Essential amino acids are organic compounds that your body needs to function. You can get them from certain foods. Amino acids, often referred to as the building blocks of proteins, are compounds ...

(Hint: It’s a lot.) A biggie as of late? Amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. The 11 amino acids our bodies synthesize are called “nonessential,” but we need nine others (k ...

THE non-enzymatic asymmetric synthesis of α-amino-acids has long been of considerable stereochemical interest. However, the method of catalytic hydrogenation is the only one appearing in the ...

Ad lib forage is the ideal scenario for horse’s who are a healthy weight. Feeding ad lib means their supply of hay or haylage, which must be the core of every horse’s diet, is plentiful and they won’t ...

The British study looked at two groups of pregnant mares and their subsequent foals -- one getting a grain mix, and one who ...

Valine is one of three branched-chain amino acids (BCAA), compounds the body requires to create and maintain proteins, brain chemicals, and hormones. The body can't make its own, so foods that contain ...

First, the supplement should contain a balanced blend of essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein that our bodies cannot produce on their own. Second, it should be easily ...

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In partnership with SPILLERS™ The equine population, much like our own, is ageing and just like their younger companions, some senior horses and ponies are prone to piling on the pounds. Added risks ...

Andrey Cherkasov - stock.adobe.com For those who got deep into the holiday spirits, there’s an amino acid that may be able to alleviate your hangover. Drinking plenty of water, taking a pain ...

Fatty acids are the building blocks of the fat in our bodies and in the food we eat. During digestion, the body breaks down fats into fatty acids, which can then be absorbed into the blood. Fatty acid ...