Taurine (a sulfur-containing β-amino acid), creatine (a metabolite of arginine, glycine and
methionine), carnosine (a dipeptide; β-alanyl-l-histidine), and 4-hydroxyproline (an imino …

There is wide scale concern about the effects of red meat on human health and climate
change. Plant-based meat alternatives, designed to mimic the sensory experience and …

As a functional amino acid (AA), L-arginine (Arg) serves not only as a building block of
protein but also as an essential substrate for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO), creatine …

We analyzed the composition of amino acids (AAs) in oligopeptides, proteins, and the free
pool, as well as creatine, agmatine, polyamines, carnosine, anserine, and glutathione, in …

Aquaculture is increasingly important for providing humans with high-quality animal protein
to improve growth, development and health. Farm-raised fish and shellfish now exceed …

Following its predecessor, the second edition of Amino Acids: Biochemistry and Nutrition
presents exhaustive coverage of amino acids in the nutrition, metabolism and health of …

Both poultry meat and eggs provide high-quality animal protein [containing sufficient
amounts and proper ratios of amino acids (AAs)] for human consumption and, therefore, play …

Abstract Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.), a highly nutritious and functional fruit, is reported to
have various health benefits and has been extensively planted worldwide, especially in …

The liver plays a central role in amino acid (AA) metabolism in humans and other animals. In
all mammals, this organ synthesizes many AAs (including glutamate, glutamine, alanine …

Oxidative stress is the result of an imbalance between the generation of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and their elimination by antioxidant mechanisms. ROS degrade biogenic …