Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein. When you eat a protein food, it gets digested in the stomach and intestine into individual amino acids and short chains of amino acids that are small enough to be absorbed into the bloodstream. These Amino Acids have far reaching effects in the body including building tissues, aiding immune system function, aiding muscle recovery after exercise, producing chemicals that enable our brains to function optimally, improving mood and much more. (read more...)