Primus inter pares: The first among equals , proteins are the foundation of all life.
Proteins make up one half of dry body weight, including muscles , skin , bone , hair , teeth , eyes , nails , and scar tissue.
Hormones and enzymes , which orchestrate all the activities of the body ,are proteins.
Proteins help maintain water and acid base balance, confer resistance to disease, carry oxygen in the blood, maintain growth and repair cells and tissue.
Proteins provide 10 to 15 percent of total energy expenditure during exercise of long duration.
Protein stores are drawn from muscle and liver for energy when diet; when people diet without exercising or maintaining adequate physical activity; during extended periods of bed rest or immobilization after injury. This is known as negative nitrogen balance.
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.
Protein comes from animal and plant sources. Animal proteins such as meat , milk, milk products , fish , poultry and eggs contain all the essential acids in correct porportions. Plant proteins such as grains and beans usually lack one or more essential amino acid but can be combined to form balanced proteins.
Excess protein is converted to fat and stores in fat cells.
Testosterone is the building block for male characteristics , it is a male sex hormone and also is a anabolic steroid that plays an important role in male health. It manipulates a variety of characteristics including well being , sexual libido , immune system strength , assertiveness , and various vital functions that can contribute to your life everyday.