Amino acids

Semi-essential amino acids

What are they?

In general, semi-essential amino acids are not essential for healthy adults. Nonetheless, at times of ill health, stress, micronutritional deficiencies, or during growth stages, they can become essential.

The semi-essential amino acids are the following: arginine, cysteine, glutamine, tyrosine, glycine, ornithine, proline, and serine.

Information for professionals

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