The experts are mentioning other functions of amino acids beyond building blocks, especially Cécile Berri is illustrating the impact of some amino acids on meat quality.

Webinar #5 : Formulating amino acids beyond building blocks (3/5)
Formulating amino acids beyond building blocks Prof Mike Kidd, Dr Jaap Van Milgen, Dr Pierre-André Geraert, Leen Wigboldus, Cécile Berri, Elisabeth Baeza-Campone shared their insights during this webinar. Recent research progresses have largely demonstrated the additional benefits of amino acids beyond their basic needs.