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What are the Health Benefits of Protein ?

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Asked by jafar, 21 Feb 08:28 pm
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Amino acids, the bodys building blocks, are instrumental in forming cells, repairing tissue, making antibodies, building nucleoproteins (RNA/DNA), carrying oxygen throughout the body, assisting muscle activity, as well as being part of the enzyme and hormonal system.
Answered by Shikha Aggarwal, 21 Feb 08:35 pm

 
  
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Hi! Protein is necessary for the repair and growth of muscle tissue. It also forms a part of hair, nails and skin. It is also nEeded to make enzymes, hormones, blood and other body chemicals. Protein supports healthy weight loss too.
Answered by Brinda Sapat, 24 Feb 12:08 am

 
  
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Proteins are ultimately metabolized in aminoacids, which are required for cellular restriction..
Answered by drdinesh sharma, 21 Feb 11:47 pm

 
  
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Protiens are helpfull in building strong muscles....
proteins make antibodies which gives you immunity.......
proteins make torned and damaged cells rejuvenate again....
proteins make enzymes which helps in few life processes such as digestion and all......
Answered by Bhuvana, 21 Feb 10:16 pm

 
  
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When we eat foods that contain protein, the body breaks it down into amino acids. These amino acids are necessary for building muscle and blood. There are 22 amino acids, which are divided into two categories, including essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids. The body can make some of the essential acids on its own, but certain amino acids must come from eating foods containing protein.

There are many health benefits of protein. Eating enough protein is essential to maintain a healthy body. If the body sustains an injury, such as a cut, protein helps with tissue repair. Along with carbohydrates, protein provides energy for the body which helps keep us from becoming fatigued. Another one of the benefits of protein is helping the body fight off illness and disease and keeping the immune system functioning properly.

The muscles in our bodies are partly made up of protein. One of the benefits of protein is maintaining healthy muscles. Protein also helps build skin, hair, ...more
Answered by Rocking Raaj, 21 Feb 08:29 pm

 
  
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It is necessary for growth, and wear and tear repair of tissues
Answered by tanuja, 24 Feb 01:42 pm

 
  
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When we eat foods that contain protein, the body breaks it down into amino acids. These amino acids are necessary for building muscle and blood. There are 22 amino acids, which are divided into two categories, including essential amino acids and non-essential amino acids. The body can make some of the essential acids on its own, but certain amino acids must come from eating foods containing protein.

There are many health benefits of protein. Eating enough protein is essential to maintain a healthy body. If the body sustains an injury, such as a cut, protein helps with tissue repair. Along with carbohydrates, protein provides energy for the body which helps keep us from becoming fatigued. Another one of the benefits of protein is helping the body fight off illness and disease and keeping the immune system functioning properly.

The muscles in our bodies are partly made up of protein. One of the benefits of protein is maintaining healthy muscles. Protein also helps build skin, hair, ...more
Answered by saranathan Narasimhan, 22 Feb 12:48 pm

 
  
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Protein is an essential building block of the human body.....it strengthens the immune system, helps build muscles, and stimulates the repair of damaged cells
Answered by Annes, 21 Feb 10:10 pm

 
  
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Protein is the building block of all life and is essential for the growth of cells and tissue repair
Answered by zoya, 21 Feb 09:02 pm

 
  
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Muscle buliding,good metabolism rate for weight reduce
Answered by rekha agarwal, 21 Feb 08:40 pm

 
  
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