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Proteins form a primary defense against sicknesses

Our body's defenses only function at their best when the body has enough protein. Which is why ensuring you’re getting enough protein in your diet is so important.

 

Our immune system is made up of mainly proteins and needs new protein synthesis to function.

The proteins from our diet are broken down into amino acids and then put back together as important proteins the body needs

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For example immunoglobulins, also called antibodies, which are a key component of our immune system.

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