Protein 101
September 26, 2008 by lchealthtips
Filed under Health Articles, Weight Management
Protein 101
By David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N.
Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition
A necessity for everybody
Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. It is an organic compound,
composed of 22 amino acids, otherwise known as the building blocks of life. Protein is stored
in muscles and organs and the body utilizes it to build and repair tissues, as well as for the
production of enzymes and hormones. Proteins also make it possible for blood to carry
oxygen throughout the body. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a Read more
