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Protein is an essential nutrient found in animal products, nuts, and beans. The name protein name comes from the Greek word protos, which means âfirst.â Your body uses proteins in your diet to build new cells, maintain tissues, and synthesize new proteins that make it possible for you to perform basic bodily functions.
Protein is key to such reactions as metabolism, DNA replication and molecule transportation. They are also key in making sure the human body reacts properly to stimuli. Proteins do not exist for extended periods of time, which is why they need to constantly be recreated and taken in as part of a balanced diet. The proteins eventually degrade or are exported out of the cells.