Proteinsas we all know, they are the most important components For our bodysince they are located in all cells and participate in the formation of organs, brain, glands, nerves, hormones and enzymes. Moreover, it is the basic nutrient, The construction material that forms the structure of our body.
Functions
Therefore, it is more than essential carry out a diet rich in protein, since it will cause the following:
- Energy production.
- Hemoglobin formation of blood and various enzymes.
- Formation and maintenance of tissues.
- Synthesis of antibodies that will defend us from infections.
To take into account
In fact, When we have a protein lack we are weaker, apathetic and we are much more vulnerable to infectious processesbecause our defenses are lower. Of course, it is not good to abuse them, since the excess is also harmful: they may appear kidney, rheumatic diseases, gout, blood acidification…
And the worst. According to a study by the magazine ‘Nature Metabolism‘, consume more than 22% of the calories of the diet in protein would activate immune cells related to the formation of atherosclerotic plates in the arteries.
“This work shows that increasing protein intake based on better metabolic health is not the panacea. really damaging his arteries“He explained bluntly Babak Razani, Cardiology professor at Pittsburgh University.
Recommendations
It should be noted that proteins They must be consumed in the daily amounts appropriate to our needs. That is, this will depend on our physical activity, type of protein, such as: PRoteins of animal origin or proteins of plant origin that are consumed, or the body mass that is possessed.
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