These are short notes of what I discussed in this episode.

Found in many foods (fish, meat, eggs)

Breaks down into amino acids (20)

Builds and maintains muscle

Makes healthy blood cells

Makes key enzymes

Strengthens the immune system

Carb to protein ratio

Whey protein and casein protein

Complete protein and incomplete protein

.6 to .8 grams of protein per pound

Essential amino acids and non-essential

Protein is part of your hair, skin, nails, bone, organs, and muscle

Protein has lots of responsibilities (blood clotting) (vision) (hormone production)

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