Amino acids are essential building blocks of protein, helping to build and maintain muscle mass. Found in fish, meat and eggs, it can be difficult for those with vegan dietary requirements to get enough amino acids. With vegan amino acid supplements from Effectiv Nutrition and Optimum Nutrition, it’s never been easy to supplement your body with its essentials.
Can vegans get all 20 amino acids?
Most plant foods contain all 20 essential amino acids, so whilst it is sometimes suggested that these are impossible for vegans to take on from their normal diet, if following a healthy, balanced diet, you can easily maintain this. Amino acid supplements are a great way to enhance what’s already in a plant-based diet, particularly post-workout when it’s important to replenish amino acids to aid the formation of the protein needed for muscle growth.
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