Functions of Amino Acids
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Protein and its constituent amino acids (AA) are key components of any healthy diet.

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Amino acid profiling of biological samples could be used to generate indices that could be used for clinical diagnosis and is a useful tool for understanding metabolic implications under various physiological conditions. Although further improvements in analytical methods are needed, AMINO ACIDS COULD BE USEFUL INDICATORS FOR FACILITATING NUTRITIONAL MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOLOGICAL STATES.

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