Amino acids are the building blocks for proteins, which are necessary for the body to repair and maintain muscles, bones, body organs and blood.
The 9 Amino Acids are:
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Valine
The best foods to find Amino Acids are:
Lean meat – such as red meat.
Poultry/seafood – salmon, pork, turkey, cod, tuna, chicken
Eggs and dairy – most types of cheese, yogurt, big eggs, egg whites
Plant based protein sources – quinoa, tofu, soybeans, beans, nuts, seeds
http://www.livestrong.com/article/237785-list-of-foods-that-contain-the-most-amino-acids/
http://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/essential-amino-acids/