Since every cell in your body contains protein, protein in your diet will help your body repair cells and make new ones.
Protein is important for growth and development during childhood and adolescence.
Protein is absolutely essential for growth and development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Your body uses protein to make hemoglobin.
Proteins build your heart muscles and other muscles.
Your immune system is made of proteins. No wonder, proteins protect you from disease.
Out of the 22 amino acids that are required by the body to function, 13 are made by the body itself. You can get the other 9 (called essential amino acids) only through consuming protein-rich foods.
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