amino acid
noun
: an amphoteric organic acid containing the amino group NH2
especially
: any of the various amino acids having the amino group in the alpha position that are the chief components of proteins and are synthesized by living cells or are obtained as essential components of the diet
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All work with a menagerie of proteins and amino acids to soften hair, give it a glassy effect and eliminate flyaways without greasiness.
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
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Using green tea extract and amino acids, this cleansing foam deeply cleanses your face without drying your skin out or causing any irritation.
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Ingredients like castor oil and amino acid peptides, both nourishing ingredients that moisturise the hair and support hair growth, are also present.
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The healthiest fish to eat are rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, selenium, vitamin D, and amino acids.
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Cleansing Foam Creates a Flawless Base
Using green tea extract and amino acids, this cleansing foam deeply cleanses your face without drying your skin out or causing any irritation.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
Ingredients like castor oil and amino acid peptides, both nourishing ingredients that moisturise the hair and support hair growth, are also present.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 27 Sep. 2024
The healthiest fish to eat are rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, iodine, selenium, vitamin D, and amino acids.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Amino acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amino%20acid. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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