Getting Your Amino Acids From Fresh Juices

Although all fresh juices contain amino acids, the juices made using lots of sprouts and leafy greens contain the highest concentration of essential amino acids. Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be supplied by our diet. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and more than 50 percent of the dry weight of our body consist of protein. Together with enzymes, amino acids are responsible for cellular respiration (cell renewal) and other diverse functions such as: the creations of hormones to build muscles, blood and organs.

There are nine essential amino acids which the body can synthesize only  from the foods that we eat. If our diets lack these nine nutrients, then our body will not be able to renew the cells properly and deficiencies will arise. Symptoms of deficiencies may manifest itself as nervousness, dizziness and exhaustion. Amino acids are involved in thousands of body functions and systems. Some of the important functions are: the proper digestion and assimilations of foods for energy, cellular respiration, immunity from disease and illness, rapid healing of wounds and proper liver function.

The diverse amount of essential amino acids that are found in fresh juices and whole natural foods will help to boost our immune system, contribute to mental clarity and overall vital health. By eating a diet rich in whole unrefined foods including vegetables and staying away from refined foods, you will be sure to get your full compliment of essential amino acids.

Here is a list of the nine essential amino acids that are found in fresh juices:

• Lysine
• Leucine
• Tryptophan
• Phenylalaline
• Threonine
• Valine
•  Methionine (minor amount in vegetable and fruit juices)
• Isoleucine
• Histidine