Protein

Proteins catalyze the vast majority of chemical reactions that occur in the cell. They provide many of the structural elements of a cell, and they help to bind cells together into tissues.

all animal protein are sources of complete proteins

https://www.britannica.com/science/protein

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• amino acid
  • 20 (or 21) amino acids function as the building blocks of protein and are classified as standard amino acids.
• supplement
  • people consume supplements to add to their diet.
• leucine
  • leucine is a BCCA that is critical for protein synthesis and muscle repair. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels, stimulates wound healing, and produces growth hormones (12).
• lysine
  • Lysine is an amino acid that plays major roles in protein synthesis, calcium absorption, and the production of hormones and enzymes. It’s also important for energy production, immune function, and collagen and elastin production (14).
• collagen
  • Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It accounts for about 30% of your body’s total protein. Collagen is the primary building block of your body’s skin, muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, and other connective tissues. It’s also found in your organs, blood vessels and intestinal lining.
• elastin
  • Elastin is one of the most abundant proteins in your body.
• Dehydroepiandrosterone
  • Healthy fat sources include coconut products, avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds, & purified omega-3 fish oil supplements.