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What is the difference between amino acids and protein?

Last updated on Dec 18, 2025

Q What is the difference between amino acids and protein?

A Amino acids are the sub-units or “building blocks” of protein, a macronutrient responsible for many processes throughout the body including skeletal muscle maintenance and growth.

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