Protein is a macronutrient that forms the building blocks of a human body. Each & every cell is made up of protein including skin,hair,nails,blood,bones & cartilage,muscle etc. Protein contains amino acids.
It has many distinct functions thus playing a major role in maintaining a healthy body.
Functions of protein :
*Protein is needed for growth & development through the growth hormone,especially in children,teens & pregnant women.
*Protein produces several hormones including insulin,growth hormone,thyroid stimulating hormone,follicle stimulating hormone,prolactin, etc.Thus protein is needed to keep hormones balanced.
*Our body constantly replaces the old cells with new ones & protein does ths work
*Protein helps in wound healing by repairing the damaged cells & tissues.
*Red blood cells contain hemoglobin which is form of protein & this hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout the body tissues thus helping them with needed energy for body functions.
*It helps in protecting the body from bacterial & viral infections by producing antibodies & thus maintaining immunity.
*It helps the body maintain fluid balance.It produces enzymes that help in digestion & metabolic activity.
*Protein is needed to have healthy hair,skin & strong nails.
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