PROTEINS AND FUNCTIONS

Protein is crucial to good health. In fact, the name comes from the Greek word proteos, meaning “primary” or “first place.”

Proteins do most of their work in the cell and perform various jobs.

Your body needs protein for growth and maintenance of tissues.

Enzymes are proteins that aid the thousands of biochemical reactions that take place within and outside of your cells. Lack or improper function of these enzymes can result in disease. 

Some proteins are hormones, which are chemical messengers that aid communication between your cells, tissues and organs.

Some proteins are fibrous and provide cells and tissues with stiffness and rigidity. These proteins include keratin, collagen and elastin, which help form the connective framework of certain structures in your body. 

Protein plays a vital role in regulating the concentrations of acids and bases in your blood and other bodily fluids. 

Proteins help form immunoglobulins, or antibodies, to fight infection.

Proteins can supply your body with energy. Protein contains four calories per gram.

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Journal of Biochemistry and Physiology.

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