Proteins are made up of many different amino acids linked together. A typical protein is made up of 300 or more amino acids and the specific number and sequence of amino acids are unique to each protein. Amino acids are classified as either essential or non-essential. As the name suggests, essential amino acids cannot be produced by the body and therefore must come from our diet. Whereas, non-essential amino acids can be produced by the body and therefore do not need to come from the diet. Essential amino acids are histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine.

                                             

Our bodies are made up of thousands of these different proteins, each with a specific function. They make up the structural components of our cells and tissues as well as many enzymes, hormones and the active proteins secreted from immune cells. These body proteins are continually being repaired and replaced throughout our lives. This process (known as ‘protein synthesis’) requires a continuous supply of amino acids. Although some amino acids can be recycled from the breakdown of old body proteins, this process is imperfect. This means we must eat dietary protein to keep up with our body’s amino acid demand. As protein is essential for cell and tissue growth, adequate intake of protein is particularly important during periods of rapid growth or increased demand, such as childhood, adolescence, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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The Amazon Superfoods, which are particular rich in proteins and contain all the essential amino acids, are in the following order; Sacha Inchi, Macambo, Caco and Moringa. They all contain more protein (between 20 – 30% by weight) than any other plant products or nuts like e.g. almonds, walnuts and cashews.

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All products marketed by the Amazon Superfoods Company are 100% natural as they are cultivated and harvested in a chemical free and organic environment by independent local and indigenous communities living deep in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, except for Maca which originates from the Peruvian Andean Highlands.