Posts tagged 'Protein intake'

Second to water, the human body is mostly composed of protein. Even though it seems that our body is relatively static in nature, it is not. We are constantly breaking down old tissues and rebuilding new ones. Protein is paramount in this process. Your skin, bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, organs, and more, all require protein. Additionally, protein is necessary for the formation of biochemicals like neurotransmitters, hormones, enzymes, and so forth. Essentially, you need adequate protein for the proper structure