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Essential amino acids are a group of nine amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize independently and must obtain through dietary sources. They are essential for various physiological processes and must be included in a balanced diet.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2026). Essential Amino Acids. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://www.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/essential-amino-acids/
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