Our bodies need 22 different amino acids to function properly, but can only synthesise 13 of them on it’s own.
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Essential protein for 'essential amino acids'
Our bodies breakdown protein into amino acids which travel around the body via the bloodstream to where they are needed.
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The remaining 9 ‘essential’ amino acids that the body needs come from our diet. Proteins that contain all 9 of these essential amino acids are considered ‘complete’.
Generally the best source of complete proteins are meats and dairy products, however some plants (like chia seeds) contain all essential amino acids as well.
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