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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2015 7:19:54 GMT 7
Protein powder was a new addition to the virtual basket of popular goods used to track the cost of living in 2015. Bought mainly by keep fit enthusiasts and gym-goers, the sports supplement replaced frozen pizza in the list of items monitored by the Office for National Statistics. The popularity of protein supplements highlights growing awareness of the benefits of consuming a nutrient that also occurs naturally in many foodstuffs. But what is protein and why does your body need it? What is protein? A protein is made up of amino acids, which are often described as “the building blocks of life”. Amino acids join up like the beads on a necklace to make a chain. This chain can vary in length from a few beads to many beads. The resulting chain is the protein. The order of the amino acids and the length of the chain determine the type of protein it is. Scientists have discovered thousands of amino acids but only 22 are vital to our body. The human body produces around 13 of these, with the remaining nine sourced from the things we eat and drink. Continues www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/what-happens-to-your-body-when-it-has-too-much-or-not-enough-protein-a6690721.html
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