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Amino Acids Side Chains

Amino Acids Side Chains. Jadie Roche, Irna Hodzic & Maria Scalfaro. Leucine. Utilized in the liver Aids in the healing process (Ex. Times of stress, trauma, starvation) Too much can cause MSUD (Maple Syrup Urine Disease) . Aspartic.

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Amino Acids Side Chains

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  1. Amino Acids Side Chains Jadie Roche, IrnaHodzic & Maria Scalfaro

  2. Leucine • Utilized in the liver • Aids in the healing process (Ex. Times of stress, trauma, starvation) • Too much can cause MSUD (Maple Syrup Urine Disease)

  3. Aspartic • Important role in the development of the CNS (Central Nervous System) • Not enough can cause poor cellular energy, and fatigue

  4. Lysine • Obtained from supplements and/or food • Important for proper growth • Too much can cause gallstones

  5. Serine • Synthesized in our body • Plays major role in production of anti-bodies • Not enough can cause deficiency in myelin sleath

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