1 \u2013 Protein is in each of the trillions of cells in the human body. Protein is essential for life, it is crucial to all cells in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 \u2013 Seafood , poultry , eggs , nuts , grains , fruits , and vegetables , dairy foods like milk , cheese , and yogurt are excellent sources of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 \u2013 When you eat foods that contain protein , the digestive juices in your stomach and intestine break down the protein in food into basic units , called amino acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 \u2013 These amino acids can then be reused to make the proteins your body needs to maintain muscles , bones , blood , and body organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 \u2013 Your body uses the protein you eat to make lots of specialized protein molecules that have specific jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 \u2013 For instance , passage of oxygen in the red blood cells is done by an important protein called hemoglobin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 \u2013 Another protein called ferritin is responsible for storing iron and blood in the liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 = A series of chemical reactions involving proteins makes the blood clot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 \u2013 A protein called rhodopsin in our eyes helps us see light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 \u2013 Hair and nails are mostly made of protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11 \u2013 Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12 \u2013 Your body also use protein to make enzymes , hormones , and other body chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13 \u2013 Insulin is a protein responsible for regulating blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14 \u2013 Collagen is a protein made up of amino acids. Collagen support body tissues. Collagen and keratin give the skin its strength , waterproofing , and elasticity. Loss of collagen is a cause of wrinkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15 \u2013 Protein is an important building block of bones , muscles , cartilage , skin , and blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16 \u2013 Proteins give the body structure , help regulate body processes , defend against disease , maintain the body\u2019s internal environment , and give us energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17 \u2013 Muscular health: Proteins play an important role in muscle contraction and coordination. Muscle growth depends on the adequacy of proteins in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18 \u2013 Nerve signaling: Another important task performed by proteins is the smooth functioning of nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19 \u2013 Fluid equilibrium: Balancing and regulation of fluids present in the body is another critical task performed by the proteins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n