When a human or animal eats proteins, the proteins are broken down into their individual amino acid components before they are absorbed. (vcahospitals.com)
It takes many hours for the protein in any particular meal to be fully broken down into its individual amino acid components, released into the bloodstream and then absorbed by the body. (seannal.com)
N - acetylcysteine, which provides the other amino acid component of glutathione, is one of our therapeutic supplements. (perfecthealthdiet.com)