Human amino acid requirements: Can the controversy be resolved?

This review examines the basis of the controversy on estimates of amino acid requirements for humans, which involves methodological and physiological issues. Assumptions underlying each view are discussed along with the information that is needed to resolve these differences

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Published inAnnual review of nutrition Vol. 14; p. 217
Main Authors Fuller, M.F. (Rowett Research Institute, Scotland), Garlick, P.J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1994
Subjects
ACIDE AMINE
Amino Acids
AMINOACIDOS
Animals
APPAREIL DIGESTIF
BESOIN NUTRITIONNEL
Digestive System - metabolism
Humans
METABOLISME DE L'AZOTE
METABOLISMO DEL NITROGENO
NECESIDADES DE NUTRIENTES
Nitrogen - metabolism
NUTRICION HUMANA
NUTRITION HUMAINE
Nutritional Requirements
OXIDACION
Oxidation-Reduction
OXYDATION
PERDIDAS
PERTE
SISTEMA DIGESTIVO
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Summary:This review examines the basis of the controversy on estimates of amino acid requirements for humans, which involves methodological and physiological issues. Assumptions underlying each view are discussed along with the information that is needed to resolve these differences
Bibliography:S20
9517667
ISSN:0199-9885
1545-4312
DOI:10.1146/annurev.nu.14.070194.001245