Did you know that proteins, which are made of amino acids, are the building blocks of all tissue in the human body? After water, protein makes up the bulk of our body weight. Our bodies need 20 amino acids to make all our necessary proteins. Nine out of the twenty amino acids must come from a food source or supplement
Protein deficiency in adults and children has been associated with hair loss, brittle hair, dermatitis, muscle weakness, cardiac disorders, and delayed wound healing. A balance of quality protein is essential to maintain health in adults and proper growth in children. However, not all protein supplements are a like. The source of a protein and its’ refined purity will help determine its quality.