We know that protein is found in sources like meat, fish, and eggs. Did you know you can get protein through plant-based foods too?
Erin Day
Amino Acids
We have nine essential amino acids that are necessary for protein formation. The body cannot form these essential amino acids on its own, so we must get these through our diet.
Helps immunity, digestion, sleep, and protection of nerve cells.
Histidine
Isoleucine and Leucine
They help in: muscle health, blood sugar regulation, immunity, hemoglobin production, energy regulation, and protein synthesis.
Helps in: protein synthesis, hormone and enzyme production, calcium absorption, energy, immunity, and production of collagen and elastin.
Lysine
Helps metabolism, detoxification, tissue growth, and absorption of zinc and selenium
Methionine
Helps in the production of other amino acids and the function of tyrosine, dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.
Phenylalanine
Threonine
It's a key contributor of collagen and elastin.
Tryptophan
It's a precursor to serotonin and is responsible for proper nitrogen balance.
Valine
It's important for muscle growth and regeneration, as well as energy production.