Amino Acids - Sulfur-Containing

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Also known as:  SAAs;  Sulfhydryl Amino Acids;  Sulfur-Based Amino Acids

 

Description

Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids are Amino Acids that include Sulfur in their chemical structure.

 

Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids may Enhance the Production of these Substances

Proteins

 Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids comprise 11% of Keratin.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids

Minerals

 Sulfur is an essential component of all Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids.  [1]

 

These Substances may Interfere with Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids

Food Processing Methods

 Food Irradiation may cause the breakdown of Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids that may be present in the particular Foods that are being irradiated.

 

Types of Sulfur-Containing Amino Acids

 Cysteine

 Cystine

 Methionine

 Taurine

 

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