Hydration modulates aromatic interactions, explaining why Tyr is a stronger sticker than Phe in aqueous environments like protein condensates but not in the cores of folded proteins.

Pennington Biomedical researchers have identified cysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, as a key factor in weight loss.

Amino acids are absolutely essential to our health—and for life itself. They are the so-called “building blocks” of proteins. They play a key role in the growth, repair, and maintenance of almost ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Alternative pharmacy benefit manager and administrator Capital Rx is acquiring Amino Health, a care navigation company. The acquisition, the company said, will allow CapitalRx to offer a better member ...

AMINO ACID SUPPLEMENTS offer a tempting promise: You can build more muscle just by stirring them into your smoothie, coffee, or water. That sounds way easier than searing salmon or grilling chicken ...

Essential amino acids are organic compounds that your body needs to function. You can get them from certain foods. Amino acids, often referred to as the building blocks of proteins, are compounds that ...

There are about as many performance supplements on the market as there are protein-packed foods in a WH editor’s fridge. (Hint: It’s a lot.) A biggie as of late? Amino acids, which are the building ...