Other Life Lessons

Protein Facts
(10/13/2009) Dr. Jeffry Life

 

 

  1. Protein is the building block for every part of your body Muscles, tissues, hair, skin and nails are protein-based.
  2. Protein helps maintain steady blood sugar and energy levels, stimulating glucagon production (for fat-burning energy)
  3. Reduced protein in your body reduces your ability to build muscle
  4. Every workout tears down muscles first, then rebuilds them
  5. Protein helps repair and rebuild those muscles, improving muscular tone