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Why You Need to Increase Protein As You Age

Protein is the building block of your muscles. Protein helps you maintain muscle mass and promoted muscle growth when you exercise. The essential amino acid Leucine, found in protein, plays a key role in protein synthesis and repairing and rebuilding muscle...

What are the 9 Essential Nutrients [Amino Acids] Your Body Needs?

9 Essential Nutrients For Your Body [Amino Acids] There are 20 amino acids that you need to maintain your health, 9 of these are considered essential amino acids your body needs but can’t make on its own.These 9 essential amino...

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Why You Need to Increase Protein As You Age

What are the 9 Essential Nutrients [Amino Acids] Your Body Needs?