Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Amino Acid

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and perform a variety of functions in the human body. They are essential for healthy growth, metabolism, and cell function. They are essential for the production of hormones, enzymes, and neurotransmitters. Furthermore, amino acids are important for providing energy, a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 17× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and perform a variety of functions in the human body. They are essential for healthy growth, metabolism, and cell function. They are essential for the production of hormones, enzymes, and neurotransmitters. Furthermore, amino acids are important for providing energy, aiding in digestion and absorption of nutrients, and helping to repair and maintain tissues. Amino acid supplementation has been linked to improved immune function, improved mood, and better athletic performance.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 17 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Amino Acid, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

Journal editorial board
Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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