What's so Essential about Essential Amino Acids?

Protein is the raw material your body uses to build muscle, skin, bone, organs and body tissues.  Amino acids are the building blocks that make protein. There are 20 standard amino acids used to build proteins in the human body. Of those 20, there are 9 that are considered essential because the body cannot produce them on its own, you must get them from food.

These are the raw materials your body uses to build and repair muscle, skin, bone, organs, and every other tissue. ​Scientists show that getting enough total protein each day is a very important factor for supporting muscle recovery and growth, metabolic health, healthy weight loss, and longevity.

The quality of your protein source matters. Different foods have different amino acid profiles, which influences how effectively your body can utilize them. Shaklee’s Life Shake and Sparkling Protein are two concentrated, low-calorie choices that can efficiently deliver the essential amino acids your body needs in a form that tastes delicious!!

So if your protein needs are high because of athletic training or a growth spurt, or if your overall calorie intake is low because of targeted weight loss or even simply lack of appetite, adding a smart, healthy protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids can be a huge help.