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Rich in Thought | Why Protein is Important to Our Body?

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, protein is made up of varying combinations of amino acids, 20 in all. Amino acids make up every tissue and substance in our bodies, from organs and hair to hormones.

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Rich in Thought | Why Protein is Important to Our Body?

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  1. THE POWER OF PROTEIN RICH IN THOUGHT Richard Turner

  2. According to National Center for Biotechnology Information, protein is made up of varying combinations of amino acids, 20 in all. Amino acids make up every tissue and substance in our bodies, from organs and hair to hormones. Brian Keane, author of The Fitness Mindset, said, WHAT IS PROTEIN?

  3. Complete protein Animal and fish protein contain all essential amino acids in proper proportions to one other. This is known as a “complete protein.” BOOM! You are welcome my fellow meat-eating friends. (Not that I can take credit for it.) Incomplete protein So, what about vegetarians? Yes, we can also obtain essential amino acids from the plant kingdom. The problem is that they are not comprehensive and do not provide complete protein proportions.

  4. It is important to distinguish the amino acids, essential from non-essential. Our bodies cannot synthesize essential amino acids at a rate commensurate with our body’s demand. Hence, we must consume these in our diet. There are 8 essential amino acids for adults and 9 for children (add Histidine). Our body can make the remaining 11 amino acids from the essential ones, but the essential ones must be consumed through food and/or supplements. AMINO ACIDS

  5. Growth! We especially need it if we want to build lean muscle tissue, but I’ll list a few more. Our body uses protein to build and repair tissues. Protein helps build our immune system. When carbohydrates are not available, our body turns to protein. This is by a process called glucogenesis whereby our body converts protein to glucose for energy. WHY DO WE NEED PROTEIN?

  6. There are many variables that should dictate our protein intake. A good place to start is by reviewing a previous blog called Feed Your Body, where I covered the three body types. There I provided a recommended percentage breakdown of macros attributed to each body type. I would suggest baselining off this percentage and adjust from there. Unlike fat, the body does not store protein for a rainy day. HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO I NEED?

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