Protein is required for the synthesis of many hormones internal body messagers.

 
 
 
 
Most of us eat about times more protein than the body needs to maintain health.
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proteins make up key parts of the cells used by the immune system.
 
 
 
 
 
Protein supply about of the energy the body uses.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
  1