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Amino Acid Spectrum

Meaning

The Amino Acid Spectrum refers to the complete profile and relative concentration of all twenty standard amino acids, both essential and non-essential, circulating within the plasma or available in tissue pools. This precise molecular inventory reflects an individual’s nutritional status, protein turnover rates, and capacity for synthesizing critical peptides, hormones, and neurotransmitters. Maintaining an optimal balance within this spectrum is fundamental for cellular repair, immune function, and overall endocrine homeostasis. Deviations in the spectrum can signal underlying metabolic dysfunction or inadequate dietary protein intake.