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Boost your health, add amino acid rich food to diet

Cutting down on amino acid rich food can boost cancer theray, says a new study. But amino acids are essential for a healthy body, Read on to know how you can source it from food sources and incorporate it into your daily diet.

Nutritional Medicine

A well balanced, nutritional diet is important for overall health. It can help prevent diseases like diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure. Now a study says that it can boost cancer treatment also. The journal Nature published a study that says that if you cut down on your intake of amino acids found in red meat and eggs, it will help cancer treatment to slow tumour growth. This study was conducted by researchers at Duke University's School of Medicine. They say that combining drug with diet may make your existing therapy more effective. But amino acids are important nutrients. When a person consumes protein, the digestive system breaks it down into amino acids. The body then uses the amino acids to carry out bodily functions. These are necessary for strong muscles and a fully functional immune system. Any deficiency in amino acids can cause weak immunity, digestive problems, mental disorders like depression and fertility issues among others. Let us see how we can derive this essential compound from different food sources.

Red Meat

Red meat: This is a protein rich food. It contains all the essential amino acids that is required in your body. Add red meat to your diet. But if you suffer from hypertension or heart diseases, consult your doctor first. Also Read - Mojtaba Khamenei health update: Is Ali Khamenei's son impotent? US Intelligence reveals shocking facts, says he received treatment in UK hospitals

Seafood

Seafood: This is a good source of the essential amino acids. Add a lot of seafood to your diet. Tilapia, cod, sole, flounder and perch are slightly lower in protein but are still good sources.

Dairy Products

Dairy products: Milk proteins contain all 9 essential amino acids required by humans. You can get the necessary amino acids from dairy foods. Add low-fat and non-fat dairy sources to your diet. Also Read - Blurry vision even after new glasses? Expert warns it could signal serious eye conditions

Quinoa

Quinoa and soy products: Soy beans and quinoa, are complete proteins, which means that they contain all nine essential amino acids that humans need. Be sure to add these to you daily diet.

Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds: These seeds are a rich source of tryptophan, an amino acid. You can munch on them anytime and can easily incorporate these in your daily diet. Also Read - Beer prices in India likely to be hit by US-Iran conflict: Can reduced alcohol intake lower heart attack risk?