A healthy body and a sound mind
By Katrina
Humans use proteins for a variety of purposes, including food and nutrition, industrial research, and within the healthcare sector. Most proteins occur naturally, either within the human body or other organisms. However, certain research applications may require large amounts of a specific protein, and these large quantities don’t often occur in nature. [Read more…]
Originally posted on July 6, 2020 @ 8:19 am
By Teresa Te
There are many reasons why protein is important. First of all, every cell in your body uses protein, and it works to heal and repair your body. But there are also many other benefits of eating protein.
There is some confusion as to how much protein the human body actually absorbs, but if you follow the general recommendations, you should be good. Bodybuilders are generally the only people that take extra protein, which helps build muscle (you’ll learn more about thats oon).
As far as how much protein you need, it is recommended that active men and teenage boys get three to seven ounces a day. Children ages two to six, and most women, should get two to five ounces a day. Older children, active women, and the rest of the men shove get two to six ounces a day. [Read more…]
Originally posted on October 16, 2015 @ 10:15 am