Protein

Cystine
Cystine is a sulfur containing amino acid found in many proteins. It is particularly high in proteins found in hair and feathers.

Lysine
An essential amino acid that comes from the hydrolysis of proteins. Lysine builds muscles and helps maintain good health and growth.

Many vegetable-based proteins are low in lysine; therefore, many diets are supplemented with lysine to improve the quality of the diet. The level of lysine and other amino acids may be more important than the actual level of protein in the diet.

Methionine
Methionine is a sulfur containing amino acid found in many proteins. It is particularly high in protein found in hair and feathers.

Protein
Protein is made up of 20 major different amino acids found in living tissue. Protein is used to build muscle mass, repair tissue and maintain a healthy immune system. It also affects feathers, hair growth and milk lactation. Protein levels vary in forages. Nutri Source uses high quality protein sources to help wool growth and quality in alpacas and lamas, improve plumage of birds and many other functions.

Taurine
A molecule that enhances growth. It is an amino acid, frequently referred to as the the 21st amino acid. Taurine and protein that contains it, helps develop the nervous system, improves retina and the vigor of heart muscles. It is important in the production of bile needed for fat digestion and it improves the action of insulin.