Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for the construction, maintenance and repair of all your body's cells. Your body cannot survive without this nutrient. Failing to consume enough can have a number of negative side effects and ultimately leads to death. Protein deficiency normally affects people in developing countries who cannot get enough of this nutrient as a result of famine. It can also affect people in developed countries who make poor dietary choices (usually as a result of fad diets or poverty). Vegetarians and vegans are also more susceptible to protein deficiency … [Read more...]
What is Protein?
Quite a few of my previous articles have covered protein. However, after looking back at these articles I have decided that I have not given this topic a good enough write up. That is why today I am going to be writing about protein in greater detail. WHAT IS PROTEIN? Protein is one of the three macronutrients that your body depends upon for survival (carbohydrates and fats are the other two). It is constructed from carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen which are arranged as long chains of amino acids. There are 23 amino acids in total and your body requires each one for different … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Protein
Proteins are required for the normal functioning of cells in your body. You should be consuming solid protein as part of your daily diet and perhaps protein shakes too. In this article I discuss the importance of protein in greater detail. Protein is created when amino acids are joined together by peptide bonds. The way the amino acids are sequenced is decided by your genetic code. Proteins are essential for a number of functions in your body such as; metabolism, cell signalling, the immune system, cell adhesion and cell cycle. When proteins enter the body they are broken down into amino … [Read more...]