Percentage of Amino Acids in the Aloe Plant

The aloe vera plant contains 91 percent of the amino acids needed for human bodies to function. Eight are essential amino acids, and 13 are non-essential amino acids. Without amino acids, humans would not be able to absorb protein.

Types

• Non-essential amino acids are not in humans' food and already exist in human bodies. Essential amino acids need to be ingested because they are not already present in humans. They help to break down protein for digestion.

Aloe Vera's Amino Acids

• Aloe vera helps to keep hair healthy.

  Ninety percent of the amino acids in aloe vera are essential amino acids. These include lysine, methionine, leucine, threonine, valine, tryptophan, isoleucine and phenylalanine. Besides their role involving protein, they help to maintain healthy hair, nails and skin. Humans need amino acids daily to remain healthy, and 65 percent of those needed are non-essential amino acids.

Facts

• Essential amino acids are most commonly found in protein. Sources include meat, fish and diary products.

  They help to keep cholesterol low, maintain high energy levels and build muscle mass. Non-essential amino acids help the immune system function and keep brains healthy.