# Difference Between Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids - Author: **Madhu** - Document Tags: [[amino acids]] - [URL link](https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-essential-and-vs-nonessential-amino-acids/) ![rw-book-cover](https://i0.wp.com/www.differencebetween.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Difference-Between-Essential-and-Non-essential-Amino-Acids_Figure-1.png) ## Highlights - The **key difference** between essential and non-essential amino acids is that **essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body, whereas non-essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body**. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hmppvmmzess9xmycqqfs20c3)) ---