Overview

Amino acids are molecules that the body uses for energy and to make proteins. Amino acid therapy involves the use of amino acids to improve health.

Amino acids are crucial to many functions of the human body. Amino acid therapy is sometimes used to ensure that there is enough of each amino acid in the body. In some people with genetic disorders called aminoacidopathies, amino acid therapy can help to correct levels of amino acids in the body.

Amino acid therapy is used for malnutrition, pain, inherited disorders that increase levels of different molecules in the blood (aminoacidopathies), and many other conditions.

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Amino acid therapy can involve numerous amino acids that are used alone or in combination. See specific amino acids for safety information.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: See specific amino acids for safety information.

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Dosing

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