The foundation of complete health is formed by the presence of protein and its billions of biochemical activities. Protein is essential to life! This guide is provided as a quick reference to assist you in understanding and defining the importance of protein.

Importance of Protein

• Essential to normal growth.

• Makes up 90 percent of blood dry weight, 80 percent of muscles and 70 percent of skin.

• Provides building blocks for connective tissues.

• Acts as a primary constituent of enzymes, hormones and antibodies.

• Encompasses vital chemicals like immunoglobulins and enzymes.

Forms the foundation for muscles, skin, bones, hair, heart, teeth, blood, brains, skin and billions of biochemical activities being performed in our bodies every minute 24/7.

Symptoms of Protein Deficiency

• Chronic fatigue.

• Muscle and connective tissue disorders i.e. fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndromes.

• Deteriorating vision.

• Depression.

• Slow wound healing.

• Decreased resistance to infection.

• Grayish complexion.

• Hair Loss.

• Interruption of stoppage of female menstruation.

• Fragile, splitting and slow-growing fingernails.

• Lack of physical endurance - especially when attempting to exercise.

Types of Protein

Incomplete Protein

• Derived from vegetable sources.

• Low in essential amino acids even when consumed in high amounts.

Complete Protein

• Derived from animal sources and is the only complete protein available.

• Contains all essential amino acids.

Protein Powders

Supplementing your diet with whey protein, creatine, isolate powders, glutamine, and goat milk protein are all excellent forms of obtaining protein. Read the labels carefully, purchase from health food distributors, and make sure the protein it contains is at least 20 grams per serving. Also make sure it is sweetened with Stevia or Xylitol which will not raise insulin levels and is low in calories.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, let us say that mixing your whey protein power with goat milk is the perfect solution to easy and complete digestion and much better tolerated by those allergic to cow's milk.

Another alternative is to mix protein powders with soy milk or raw milk, found at the health food store. Yes, you can add the protein powders to food or juice, but make sure the juices are not loaded with sugar.

As with any vitamin or supplement, please consult your doctor before taking. Author Beverly Terhune speaks from 35 years of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and shares her experience, strength & hope on how to lead a healthy, substance-free life.

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