03/13/2026
Understanding Amino Acids ๐ช
There are 20 amino acids total, divided into 3 categories based on whether your body can produce them. Hereโs the breakdown ๐
โ๏ธ ๐๐จ๐ง-๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ (11 total)
Your body CAN produce these on its own. โNon-essentialโ doesnโt mean unimportant - it just means your body has it covered.
โ๏ธ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ (9 total)
Your body CANNOT make these, so you must get them from food or supplements. Critical for building muscle, supporting recovery, and overall health.
โช๏ธ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ
BCAAs are 3 of the 9 essential aminos. Theyโre metabolized directly in your muscles (not the liver) for fast-acting energy & support during workouts.
โ๏ธ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ (6 total)
Your body usually makes these, BUT during stress, illness, intense training, or pregnancy, it canโt produce enough. Thatโs when you need extra support.
