Product Review

In the post-Atkins world of nutrition and diet, protein has become one of the most misunderstood nutrients. Essential for health, protein in your diet is broken down during digestion and later restrctured to make the proteins and enzymes your body needs for life. For example, protein stabilizes blood sugar levels and protects against diabetes. Protein itself consists of building blocks called amino acids, which are used in the body's construction of neurotransmitters, hormones, muscles, and other tissues. In this User's Guide, Dr. Keri Marshall demystifies protein and amino acids and explains how you can use them to enhance your healh.