What Is An Amino Acid? – Dr.Berg

Find out why amino acids are vital to a healthy body.


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0:00 Introduction: what is an amino acid?
2:52 The best source of amino acids
4:12 Key takeaways

In this video, we’re going to talk about amino acids.

What is an amino acid, and what are the health benefits of amino acids?

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Amino acids come in chains, which make up different types of proteins.

When you consume protein, your body breaks it down using acid and enzymes. This turns them into small amino acid particles.

Once your digestive system has broken down the proteins into amino acids, your body uses them to create many types of structures, including:
• Genes
• Blood
• Tissue
• Muscles
• Collagen
• Neurotransmitters
• Hormones
• Skin
• Hair
• Organs
• Enzymes
• Antibodies

There are simple proteins that are made from a handful of amino acids, and there are complex proteins that are made up of thousands of amino acids.

Certain genes will act as "instructions" for assembling these amino acids into various structures.

Amino acids are needed to make over 50,000 different combinations.

Amino acids are different from proteins and fats because they have an extra nitrogen molecule connected to them. This allows them to build and repair tissue.

When you’re under stress, you need more amino acids to repair stress-related damage.,

Amino acids control your hunger, mood, emotions, sleep quality, and much, much more.

There are essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are ones that your body can’t create on its own—you must get these from your diet.

Eggs are the best source of amino acids.

3 to 6 ounces of protein per meal is optimal for your amino acid intake.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain “what is an amino acid?” I’ll see you in the next video.

[ernika]

I love how your videos are short, straight to the point and without all this "happy", musically intro. Thank you!

[ubergeraldine]

Dr B, I had my appendix out 50 yrs ago aged 7. I have had IBS since then. But had a full gut analysis and discovered I had virtually NO intestinal flora! Research came out about a week after the test which found the function of the appendix was to grow gut flora! I now take probiotics and ditched the keno diet! I now include black rice which I eat as part of a huge breakfast! Part of my life long IBS was fatigue and erratic weight. I now also take an assortment of aminos first thing. Guess what! Renewed vigour, healthy weight maintenance, no brain fog, fantastic concentration, sustained energy! I eat a big breakfast with all food groups, lunch with minimal carbs and broth with veg at night. I sleep really well too! Aminos, especially branch chain for an ageing body are a must!

[rochellestevenson]

Thank you Dr Berg, what you teach and the way you teach, has help me to change the way I feel about food, I learn from you each time I look at your videos, and I’m always motivated to tell someone about your videos and what I have learned.

[helenahandkart]

Great info, & that leafy breezy background in the 'thanks for watching' was beautiful. We don't often get to see you in the natural world!

[davoudderogar]

Thank for the value Doctor. How about the immune system and amino acid. Is our immune system also amino acid too? Looking forward to your feedback anxiously.

[mr.sinister]

Best person on video breakdown on utube which is y I watch all his videos!!

[hectordominguez]

Hi Dr. Berg... good info as always. how should I manage protein intake if I'm trying to add 25 pounds of muscle?

[bpteamaz]

How do you use Braggs Amino acids? Who should take it, how much and how often?

[ZaNovuyuZhizn]

Dr Berg, I've been having one meal per day with a quantity of protein of appr. 20 grams and without being hungry during fasting. Have I to maintain a consumption of 40 grams of protein, as recommended, per day or do only the 20 grams per day? Will the 20 grams be enough?

[agnionecranemachinary]

Hello dr berg. Im doing intermittent fasting and now im able to do just 1 meal a day (dinner), i feel good about, no craving, little bit of hungry in the evening, so is it a good or bad thing to do just 1 meal a day dr?

[clumsycoco]

Can you do a video on any of these :

1) benefits of Turmeric, garlic, spices
2) Benefits of drinking water out of copper vessels
3) Are microwaves safe ? Should we avoid them ?
4) Food timing for strength training .
5) Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency.


Thanks for the useful info you provide.

[gloria]

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KNOWLEDGE IS WONDERFUL I HAVE FOLLOWED U FOR YEARS AND WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING DIFFICULT I DONT UNDERSTAND I REACH OUT FOR YOUR VIDEOS

[Robert_]

Thanks for all of your help Dr Berg! Have a super day!!!!

[mailtoviswan]

Thanks Dr., very informative and easy to understand for school students, like my daughter - 12yrs old.

[deeron]

Thanks for this video it's really helped me a lot. I like the fact that you are lecturing from a board, as I can really get my brain into study mode for my exams - studying online.

[ElectraRay]

OMG 45 eggs a day... I got such a kick out of that and immediately told my husband 🤣. Thanks for the laugh Dr. Berg lol

[AnthonyCookefitness]

Great video Dr. Berg! I'm curious about what you said at the end of video 'having too much protein clogging up the liver'. I will check your other videos and see if you have something in more detail.

[susanskitchen]

Hi Dr. Berg, i very confusing about using coconut aminos. Ist suitable for keto diet? Can you do a video talk about coconut aminos? I very very interesting. Thankyou 😊

[elizabethreuter]

Awesome thanks for the information Dr Berg

[jjlakbaytours]

Dr can i ask if its ok to take mutant amino acid bcoz i started to go gym ? Is it healthy?