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How many amino acids must be obtained in the diet because they cannot be made by the body?

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The nine essential amino acids can't be produced by your body and must be obtained through your diet. Conditionally essential amino acids are only essential under special circumstances like illness.
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There is 9 amino acids must be abstained in the diet
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