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10 Natural Food Sources High in Amino Acids

Liam Agnew
Published: 20/04/16 By Liam Agnew
Writer and expert
Liam Agnew
Liam Agnew Writer and expert
A certified sports nutritionist, Liam has a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science, an ISSN Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition, and is registered with the British Dietetics Association's Sport and Exercise Nutrition. He is also an experienced personal trainer, providing practical, evidence-based nutrition and exercise advice to help clients achieve their fitness goals. In his free time, he enjoys powerlifting, hill walking, playing football, and expanding his recipe repertoire.

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