# What is Essential Amino Acids (EAAs)?

> Essential amino acids are the nine amino acids your body cannot make on its own, so they must come from food or supplements to build and repair protein.

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Essential amino acids are the nine amino acids your body cannot make on its own, so they must come from food or supplements to build and repair protein.