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Proteins are organic substances that are made up of amino acids and are the building blocks of life. Proteins serve many functions in the body, from supporting cells to regulating the immune system.

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins. More than 20 amino acids are found in the human body, of which only 8 are necessary to create protein: valine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, threonine, methionine, phenylalanine and tryptophan. The remaining 12 are essential. They must come from food, since the body cannot synthesize them on its own. Amino acids come from animal products or are produced by the body itself from sugar. The body uses these two interdependent chains of synthesis to produce a huge number of protein molecules necessary to maintain the structure and function of all our organs and tissues. Examples of valuable proteins include muscles, heart muscles, hair, skin and even egg shells.

Examples of proteins are also hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, insulin, which regulates blood glucose levels. Proteins are also major components of hair, nails and bones, as well as part of the digestive tract. Protein molecules are made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids, which are linked together by covalent bonds. The structure of a protein molecule depends on the structure of these amino acid units.

The importance of proteins in the life of the body cannot be overestimated. Complex protein molecules are called proteins, and they make up a significant part of the structure and activity of virtually every living cell in our body. Protein is the main building material of the human body, contributing to the proper functioning of all human life support systems.

One of the main functions of proteins is the building element of our skeleton and muscles. In addition, proteins play an important role in supporting the immune system by providing protective antibodies to cells, supporting the functioning of the digestive system, and providing enzymes involved in metabolism in the body.

However, when taking proteins into food, you need to take into account some subtleties. First, protein is a highly nutritious food, which means you can eat a lot of it, so it's important to understand exactly how much you need. Secondly, some proteins can be highly purified and contain unwanted impurities that we can knowingly fill our bodies with. Therefore, I always try to turn to naturally protein-rich foods such as eggs, meat (especially chicken, fish) and dairy products to meet my body's protein needs.