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Amino acids are the chemicals that make up proteins. The human body needs 20 different amino acids to function properly.

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    Some amino acids are made by the body, while others, called essential amino acids, can be obtained only from foods.

    Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
    Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
    Marc S. Micozzi, MD, PhD - Policy Institute for Integrative Medicine
    Last Updated: 06/27/2007

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