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The principal component of
living organisms is protein, which is composed of around 20 amino
acids. Some of these amino acids are nonessential amino acids, which
are synthesized inside the body, and some of these amino acids are
essential amino acids, which should be supplemented to the body from
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Lysine is one of the essential
amino acids required in comparably large amounts by living organisms.
Lysine is the first limiting amino acid in swine feed formulations
and the second limiting amino acid in poultry feed formulations. Most
feedstuffs, such as grains and vegetables, are deficient in lysine. |
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If formulations deficient in lysine are not supplemented to the
required levels, then the efficiency of the protein is strictly
limited. Approximately 75 - 86% of the lysine in cereal grains is
generally considered as available to the animal. In contrast, research
has determined that CJ lysine is 100% available to the animal.
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