When it comes to nutrition, few worry about eating enough carbohydrates. Simple carbs are especially easy to find and often fun to eat. For most people, carbohydrates make up the bulk of their diet.
Protein, on the other hand, is a different story—many people worry about not getting enough. Although government nutrition experts say most of us eat at least the recommended amount of protein, there’s reason to believe that some of us might do better with a bit more.
Protein Does a Body Good
Dietary protein has many benefits. Second to water, our bodies are mainly made of protein. Athletes seek more protein because of its reputation for building muscle, but protein also builds most other tissues and feeds numerous chemical reactions that drive all manner of bodily processes. Protein gives rise to antibodies, enzymes, certain types of hormones, neurotransmitters, and much, much more.
Conan Milner
Author
Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
