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The nine essential amino acids perform a number of important and varied jobs in your body, outlined below.
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* The US recommended daily allowances per 2.2 pounds (1 kg) of body weight for the nine essential amino acids.
Sources: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/essential-amino-acids (accessed May 2020)