4 amazing things you did not know about protein

There is probably no person who is not convinced of the importance of proteins. In fact, if it comes to nutrition, the need to consume a significant amount of protein is a thing well known and supported by most people. Although all these people have their share of the right thing about the subject of proteins, there is still a lot of information, shades and issues that are either misinterpreted or totally unknown to the public. So, I thought it would be very useful to make some light on this subject by revealing the four things you probably did not know about proteins: 1. Although it is generally known that proteins have the role of maintaining, restoring and developing tissues (muscles, organs, hair, eyes, skin), there are some essential things that are very little known and that, once understood, would help us a lot . First of all, it is good to know that 16% of our body is made up of proteins, these being, with the exception of water, the main substance found in the human body.

From this amount of protein, due to processes related to the physiology of the human body, a person of average weight loses about 20-30 grams of protein daily, this being the quantity that, for good functioning and for the health of the organism, . For the sake of safety, the World Health Organization argues that 6% of the total calories we eat (about 40 grams per average weight average) must be the protein, considering a 10 gram margin in excess of the lost amount . As an exception, both children and adults who sustain a sustained physical effort will need a slight extra of this amount. 2. Although it has traditionally been considered that animal protein is the best in terms of quality, in recent years it has been found in the scientific world that protein of plant origin is not only as valuable but it even has a number of significant advantages.

Practically, the main argument supporting the supremacy of the animal protein was that it contains all nine essential amino acids, unlike the plant that until recently was considered to be incomplete. The fact is, indeed, that although all foods of vegetable origin contain the protein in different proportions, not all of them contain all 9 essential amino acids. However, with a varied diet it is very simple to combine all these essential amino acids so that the body benefits from everything it needs from this point of view. In addition, there are a number of ingredients of plant origin containing complete protein (the 9 essential amino acids), these being soy, tofu, chia, quinoa, amaranth, hemp, peas, spirulina, buckwheat and others. Also, nuts, seeds, legumes and cereals are important sources of good quality vegetable proteins.

3. Lately, more and more scientists have come to the conclusion that animal protein can have the effect of developing cancer cells. One of the reasons why animal protein was thought to be superior is that it stimulates cell growth at a faster rate than that of plant origin. Although it is true, this is no longer considered to be an advantage, and the reason is as simple as possible: this accelerated growth also benefits cancer cells. Thus, studies have shown that animal protein stimulates the production of a certain hormone in an amount that causes the growth of the cancerous cell.

It has also been discovered that animal protein stimulates the action of an enzyme that causes premature aging. On the other hand, the vegetable protein diminishes the production of the hormone, as a consequence of the discouragement of cancer cell growth. In addition, plant protein is a much better choice than animal origin, the reason being the lower amount of leucine amino acid, which has been shown to stimulate the action of said enzyme and, implicitly, the aging process. 4. Besides the role of maintaining, restoring and developing tissues, proteins are also of particular importance with regard to other essential aspects that influence the proper functioning of the body, but these are almost totally unknown.

Thus, proteins have a role in the creation of certain hormones, such as insulin (regulating blood sugar levels) and secretin (controls pancreatic secretions in the duodenum, but also water homeostasis). Also, the enzymes are some macromolecules of protein origin, with the purpose of performing complex cellular reactions in the shortest time at ambient temperature. Much of the chemical reactions required at the body level would not be achieved effectively without enzymes. Other roles that proteins perform are either transporting or storing certain molecules. Thus, hemoglobin is a protein that can transport oxygen to the body, and ferritin is another type of protein that combines with iron to store it in the liver.

Another function of proteins is the production of antibodies designed to prevent infections, but also a number of diseases. These proteins contribute to the destruction of bacteria and viruses, working together with other immune cells. Specifically, antibodies identify and surround viruses and bacteria until they are destroyed by white blood cells. These 4 things that most people do not know about proteins, information needed to understand the subject and to adopt good eating habits beneficial to health. With regard to protein sources, our today's recommendation is towards a safe and tasty source: Naked Crunch (natural, without the addition of syrup, gluten-free or genetically modified organisms), which are a source of beneficial protein .

Whether you choose them for a snack, whether you want to supplement your protein requirements for growing kids or when you get a lot of physical exercise, Nakd Crunch sticks are definitely the perfect choice. Naked products can be found in MEGA IMAGE Concept Store, Selgros, DM, Carturesti and Diverta or online on Unicorn-Naturals. ro, Diverta. ro, Specialty Foods. ro and BioPlanet.