Proteins
Proteins are organic compounds, consisting of four basic elements: carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen and only their main source of organic nitrogen.
They have a special structure, derived from the concatenation of smaller compounds: the amino acids.
We’re able to accumulate a protein to form reserves in case of necessity, since the cells encounter a continuous renewal, there is the need for a constant supply of protein to build new tissue and repair those destroyed.
The proteins are crucial for the formation of muscle mass.
Normally, since proteins also serve to repair the damaged tissue, must always be included in the meal of the day, so that they can be used in the reconstruction of tissues in the rest period.
The body still growing, as well as the athlete who performs work burdensome muscle, needs a high intake of protein (2-3 grams per kilogram of body weight in 24 hours).
Meat, eggs, fish, milk, cheese, dried vegetables and protein powder only as a substitute.
A diet too much protein can cause:
- accumulation of fat deposit (if proteins included go beyond the total calorie needs;
Training excessive toxic waste nitrogen (ammonia, creatinine, uric acid, urea, etc.)..
The excess nitrogen waste create difficulties in rebuilding and replacement of new cell structures, fatigue of the kidneys and liver, blood acidosis, difficulties and digestive disorders.
A diet rich in protein requires a substantial injection of water in order to facilitate the removal of nitrogenous waste. Growth also needs vitamin B1 and potassium.
