I came across this article today on protien. I work out and lift weights and intake alot of protein and have seen it work its magic on my body and now I find out just really how good it is overall for you.
Sorry if this is not the place to post this but I thought I should share it .
Also I have a sweet protein shake recipe that I will share if anyone wants it.
Here is the article
The Inside Story on Good Looks -- How Protein Works
In my efforts to find answers to why we age, I reasoned that if aging and aging skin are characterized by the breakdown of our cells, the antidote to aging might be cellular repair. Protein is essential to cellular repair. The building blocks of our cells are composed of amino acids. As protein is digested, it breaks down into amino acids that are then used by the cells to repair themselves. Without adequate protein, our bodies enter into an accelerated aging mode. Our muscles, organs, bones, cartilage, skin and the antibodies that guard us from disease are all made of protein. Even the enzymes that facilitate all-important chemical reactions in our body -- from digestion to building cells -- are made of protein. This simple fact of life can change the way you look beginning with your next meal. If your cells do not have complete availability of all the essential amino acids, cellular repair will not only be incomplete but also will be much slower than it should be.
In my practice, I have often seen chronic, low-grade, long-term protein starvation lead to a loss of face and body skin tone. In many of my female patients, their breasts start to sag and show early signs of stretch marks. Within a matter of weeks of starting a diet rich in high-quality protein (especially that found in fish like salmon), the skin starts to firm up on the face and body, and there is a visible lifting and improvement in skin tone and texture.
Research indicates that women need at least 65 grams of protein daily. Adequate intake for men ranges from 75 to 80 grams. The final figure depends on height, weight, and level of physical activity. This protein requirement is easily met with just 10 to 14 ounces of high-quality protein each day. Notice I specified high-quality protein.
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