In this episode we explore the various attributes of serine, a very important high-demand amino acid. Serine is needed to make the complex lipid molecules that form your membranes in the body - this is especially important for keeping the brain healthy and functioning at its peak. As a follow-on, healthy membranes in the brain can also help you sleep better. And the better you sleep, the better your general well-being.
Serine is used in multiple processes in the body including keeping your skin healthy and moist. Serine is also lost in very high quantities through sweat and urine. Although we can make serine ourselves, under conditions of high levels of exercise or recovering from illness, the body can't always keep up with demand.
