Healing Explored: Nurturing Your Recovery + Wellness

The Mighty 9: Essential Amino Acids and Their Superpowers

Did you know that your body needs nine essential amino acids that all play different functional roles? These powerful nutrients, known as essential amino acids, are crucial for your health and well-being. 

Glutamine— Essential to Your Recovery

Glutamine (GLN) is one of twenty amino acids the human body uses for a variety of purposes. Unlike most amino acids, and other nutrients, glutamine’s importance in our diet fluctuates. Likewise, our nutritional goals should reflect this fluctuating need. Which is why glutamine has become a popular dietary supplement, so it can be added to a healthy diet when our bodies require more of it.

HMB and Muscle Health

HMB, made from leucine, powers muscle repair, strength, and recovery, boosting performance for athletes, preserving muscle in aging, and speeding post-surgery healing.