Understanding the Three Ways That Amino Acids Are Used by the Body
                                
                                
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                                The human body requires 20 different amino acids to function correctly. These organic compounds, famously known as the building blocks of protein, serve three crucial and distinct roles within the body's intricate metabolic machinery. Without a consistent supply, obtained from either diet or synthesis, these vital processes would cease to function, impacting everything from tissue repair to brain function.