Amino acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and each protein in our diet contains around 20 different amino acids. The amount of individual amino acids in a protein essentially determines how efficiently the dietary protein is utilised in the body. If a dietary protein contains many so-called essential amino acids, its utilisation is very high. In sports, the content of the essential amino acid leucine is of particular importance. Whey protein contains a lot of leucine and is therefore ideal for athletes.