Protein is the material basis of life, an organic macromolecule, a basic organic substance that constitutes cells, and the main undertaker of life activities. There is no life without protein. Amino acids are the basic components of protein. It is a substance closely related to life and various forms of life activities. Protein participates in every cell and all important parts of the body. Protein accounts for 0/6% ~ 20% of human body weight, that is, there is about 9.6~ 12kg of protein in a 60kg adult body. There are many kinds of protein in human body, with different properties and functions, but they are all composed of more than 20 kinds of amino acids in different proportions, which are constantly metabolized and updated in the body.
The role of protein
1, protein balances female hormones.
Adequate intake of high-quality protein is the key to maintain hormones (especially estrogen and progesterone) in women. Adequate hormone levels can maintain a normal menstrual cycle, make your body curvy and make you feel the taste of love. In short, there are many benefits! Eat more soybeans appropriately. There is not only enough protein in soybean, but also a lot of phytoestrogens to make you healthy and beautiful!
2. protein improves skin condition.
Many parts of our bodies are made up of protein, such as skin, muscles and hair. Protein can also renew and repair body tissues. Adequate protein can also shrink women's pores and reduce the secretion of oil. If our skin is too dry, eat more foods containing protein and add some water, and our skin will become moist and shiny.
3. protein makes people smart.
Protein is one of the main substances that make up the brain. Insufficient intake of protein leads to fatigue and memory loss. Enough protein can improve the perceptual thinking ability of the right hemisphere, and make your gestures more infectious and feminine. The daily intake of animal protein and plant protein is preferably 1: 2. Vegetarians should pay attention to the lack of certain amino acids in plant protein, which will make protein unable to make full use of it. It is best to mix and match.
4. protein helps you complete your slimming plan.
Compared with other life elements, protein produces the least energy, but consumes the most in our life activities. At the same time, it is also an indispensable nutrient in our life. Protein takes a long time to digest in human body, so it won't make people feel hungry. At the same time, it will not be converted into heat and fat accumulated in our bodies, which is easy to consume. Therefore, if you want to lose weight, you can eat more foods containing protein, which can not only maintain nutrition, but also accomplish the task of losing weight.