Understanding Protein Metabolism: What Can Break Down Amino Acids?
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of ingested protein is broken down into individual amino acid monomers for the body to use, with the liver acting as a major processing hub. So, what can break down amino acids from the moment you eat them until they are utilized at a cellular level?