Amino acids are the basic building blocks of the body. They are also sources of energy, like fats and carbohydrates. However, amino acids<span> are structurally characterised by the fact that they contain nitrogen (N), whereas fats and carbohydrates do not. </span> The importance of amino acids as the precursors of enzymes and neurotransmitters<span> is often underestimated. As such, amino acids regulate almost all of the metabolic processes in the human body, and they are essential for a healthy body.</span>
