PROTEIN

Protein consists of smaller components called amino acids and are one of the most important nutrients that are essential for the functions in the body. A large part of the muscles are made out of protein and a high daily protein intake has several advantages when it comes to both muscle growth and weight loss. Protein powder is a convenient and fast way to consume the optimum amount of protein daily, which can be both costly and impractical through the daily diet only. Our protein powders are among Europe's best-selling, they are low lactose/lactose free, they come as both soy-free and gluten-free and are well known for their delicious flavors

Definition of protein

1. 1:  any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)
2. 2:  the total nitrogenous material in plant or animal substances

Protein: The Inside Story

The human body uses proteins for many things, including repairing and building tissues, acting as enzymes, aiding the immune system, and serving as hormones. Each of these important functions requires a slightly different form of protein. In spite of their differences in structure, all proteins contain the same basic sub-components.

Proteins are one of the four different types of macromolecules, in addition to carbohydrates, lipids, or fats, and nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA. Macromolecules are large molecules that perform specialized functions inside living organisms. The structural arrangement of a protein molecule will differ in accordance with its function.

Amino Acids & Proteins

Proteins are long chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. In other words, amino acids are the links in a chain. The chain itself represents the protein molecule. Protein chains are then twisted and folded together in specific ways to create certain molecules.

This example shows our primary protein chain as it's twisted into a helical shape, folded into a sheet, and then twisted all over again into an intricate globular shape. In this case, the final product is a protein molecule known as hemoglobin, which can be found in your blood.

Sources of Protein

Earlier, we mentioned that protein plays a role in tissue repair, and that's why it's so important to have protein in your diet. But what are the best sources of protein? And, are there different types of protein? Let's explore these questions. Afterwards, you might take a look in your refrigerator and decide whether your diet is protein rich or protein poor.

Protein can be found in all living things. The type and amount of protein within foods can vary, but inevitably, it's there in some form. Meats, cheeses, and nuts tend to have a higher protein content than many plant-based sources. To determine the protein content of a food, we'll need to read its nutrition label.

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