FYI: Protein

This was posted on one of my yahoo groups and I thought you might be interested. Darlene Here's an article on why protein is important: Protein is the most plentiful substance in the human body, second only to water. It is estimated that over 50% of the dry weight of your body is protein. Protein is needed for many body functions on the large and cellular level. It is found in and is a major source of building materials for muscles, bone, brain cells, blood, skin, hair, nails and internal organs. It is needed for the formation of hormones which control bodily functions such as growth and metabolic rate. Constant processes of repair and renewal takes place inside our bodies with the aid of protein. When we ingest protein the body breaks the longer protein units into smaller pieces called amino acids. Our bodies can not manufacture these and thus protein restriction will have its consequences, such as muscle breakdown, hair loss, poor healing, depressed immune system, weakness and fatigue. Protein cannot be stored, therefore it must be replenished everyday. There is a limit to how much protein the body can assimilate (process and use) into muscle at one time. Generally speaking the body will not be able to convert more than 30 grams of protein at a time into muscle, and can accommodate a meal every two to three hours. Above the 30 gram level, the body breaks down the protein and uses some for energy and wastes the rest.

This is very informative, I am glad you shared it with us! Thanks Rhonda

Thanks Darlene. This really explains why it is so important for us to get adequate protein in every day! Adequate protein makes pretty girls (& handsome guys)!

Thankyou, great post copyed it for further reading Annrenee by the way anyone got good ideas and names of stuff to buy, could use the help