{"id":15306,"date":"2017-12-07T00:35:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T00:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/?page_id=15306"},"modified":"2025-04-09T23:11:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T04:11:31","slug":"protein","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/?page_id=15306","title":{"rendered":"Protein"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_pb_row_fullwidth  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row_fullwidth  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row dbdb_default_mobile_width\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_dark\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Proteins are Essential Nutrients for the Body<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">They are Building Blocks and Fuel for the Body<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row_fullwidth et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row dbdb_default_mobile_width\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_2_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Protein is essential for building, maintaining, and replacing the tissues that make up your body, which include not only your muscles and organs but also the critical components of your immune system. This nutrient plays a pivotal role in our overall health by enabling the production of a diverse array of specialized protein molecules, each tasked with unique and vital functions. For instance, hemoglobin, a protein produced by your body, is crucial for transporting oxygen throughout your bloodstream, reaching every cell and tissue. Furthermore, proteins are indispensable in forming cardiac muscle, a key element in sustaining a healthy heart and promoting cardiovascular wellness. Beyond serving as a fundamental building block, protein is responsible for a myriad of essential functions within our bodies, such as facilitating movement, ensuring effective oxygen delivery, and providing a robust defense against disease. This multifaceted nutrient underscores its significance in our pursuit of optimal health and overall well-being.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_video et_pb_video_0 lwp-video-autoplay\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_video_box\">\n\t\t\t\t<video controls>\n\t\t\t\t\t<source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/205167-926471339_small.mp4\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/video><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_3_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_video et_pb_video_1\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unlocking the Power of Proteins\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/13fcyJ95kkI?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0&amp;controls=1\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eggs.mpeg.jpg)\" class=\"et_pb_video_overlay\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay_hover\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"et_pb_video_play\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Recognizing the importance of protein in your diet can significantly enhance your well-being; this incredible nutrient not only energizes your muscles and organ tissues but also strengthens your body\u2019s defenses, helping you stay strong in the face of challenges. Each meal you enjoy can be a step toward enhancing your health, as protein is essential for the production of enzymes, hormones, and antibodies, which are vital for maintaining equilibrium and bolstering your immune system. Picture your body as a perfectly orchestrated symphony, where protein serves as the conductor, harmonizing the array of functions that keep you lively and engaged, from sustaining your energy to speeding up recovery after physical activity. By making protein a priority in your meals, you are not just fueling your body but also setting off a cascade of health advantages that promote longevity and vibrancy.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row_fullwidth et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row dbdb_default_mobile_width\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_2_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Protein is essential for building, maintaining, and replacing the tissues that make up your body, which include not only your muscles and organs but also the critical components of your immune system. This nutrient plays a pivotal role in our overall health by enabling the production of a diverse array of specialized protein molecules, each tasked with unique and vital functions. For instance, hemoglobin, a protein produced by your body, is crucial for transporting oxygen throughout your bloodstream, reaching every cell and tissue.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_3_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_video et_pb_video_2\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unlocking the Power of Proteins\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/13fcyJ95kkI?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0&amp;controls=1\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eggs.mpeg.jpg)\" class=\"et_pb_video_overlay\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_overlay_hover\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"et_pb_video_play\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Furthermore, proteins are indispensable in forming cardiac muscle, a key element in sustaining a healthy heart and promoting cardiovascular wellness. Beyond serving as a fundamental building block, protein is responsible for a myriad of essential functions within our bodies, such as facilitating movement, ensuring effective oxygen delivery, and providing a robust defense against disease. This multifaceted nutrient underscores its significance in our pursuit of optimal health and overall well-being.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row dbdb_default_mobile_width\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_heading et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_bg_layout_\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_heading\">Exploring Diverse Protein Sources for Optimal Health<\/h1><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row_fullwidth et_pb_gutters2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_tabs et_pb_tabs_0 \" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"et_pb_tabs_controls clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab_active\"><a href=\"#\">What are Proteins?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_1\"><a href=\"#\">Daily Protein Guide<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_2\"><a href=\"#\">Amino Acids<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_3\"><a href=\"#\">Essential Amino Acids<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_4\"><a href=\"#\">Nonessential Amino Acids<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_5\"><a href=\"#\">Conditional Amino Acids<\/a><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_tab_6\"><a href=\"#\">Getting a Balanced Amino Acid Diet<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_all_tabs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_0 clearfix et_pb_active_content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body\u2019s tissues and organs.<script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(function() { _initLayerSlider( '#layerslider_5_icmp35c5asm0', {createdWith: '6.6.4', sliderVersion: '6.6.4', allowFullscreen: true, startInViewport: false, skin: 'v6', sliderFadeInDuration: 350, navPrevNext: false, hoverPrevNext: false, navStartStop: false, navButtons: false, showCircleTimer: false, useSrcset: true, skinsPath: 'https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/plugins\/LayerSlider\/assets\/static\/layerslider\/skins\/', performanceMode: true}); });<\/script><div id=\"layerslider_5_icmp35c5asm0\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:400px;height:100px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\"><div style=\"top:-56px;left:0px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-media-layer\" data-ls=\"autoplay:enabled;showinfo:disabled;controls:disabled;position:relative;\"><video width=\"400\" height=\"200\" preload=\"metadata\" controls><source src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/DNA.mov\" type=\"video\/quicktime\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div> Proteins are made up of hundreds or thousands of smaller units called amino acids, which are attached to one another in long chains. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_1 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>The body does not store protein, underscoring the necessity of daily protein digestion to ensure optimal health and wellness. As our bodies continuously utilize protein for critical functions such as building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and sustaining overall cellular health, it is vital to consume the right amount of protein every day through a balanced diet. By focusing on adequate protein intake and digestion each day, we can effectively fulfill our nutritional needs and foster long-term wellness.<\/p>\n<p>How much protein should you be eating? See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.calculator.net\/protein-calculator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protein Calculator<\/a> at Calculator.net to determine the appropriate amount of protein for your body.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_2 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\">Amino acids are\u00a0necessary compounds that are the natural building blocks that form protein.\u00a0Getting enough protein is\u00a0crucial to the human body.\u00a0 Amino acids are important nutrients for healthy cell structure, growth, repair and function. When proteins are eaten and digested (broken down), amino acids are the resulting compounds. The body knows how to use these nutrients. Currently there are 21 known amino acids. In science, they are classified into three groups:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Essential amino acids<\/li>\n<li>Nonessential amino acids<\/li>\n<li>Conditional amino acids<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/aminoacids\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15365\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15365\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aminoacids.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aminoacids.jpg 950w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aminoacids-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aminoacids-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/aminoacids-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Current research\u00a0shows that amino acids play a critical role in metabolizing nutrients, building muscle tissue, and protecting the body against disease. They perform a multitude of\u00a0body functions and\u00a0are shown to be\u00a0vital in improving:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Functions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>cellular and body growth and development<\/li>\n<li>boosting reproductive function<\/li>\n<li>repairing body tissue<\/li>\n<li>contributing\u00a0to lengthen lifespan, prevent cardiovascular disease prevent obesity<\/li>\n<li>improve antioxidant function<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevisualmd.com\/read_guide.php?idu=1033608098&amp;idc=1411&amp;cw=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here for a video and further information on amino acid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_3 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p><b>Essential amino acids \u2013 9 types<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The nine essential amino acids are:\u00a0<u>histidine,<\/u>\u00a0<em><u>isoleuci<\/u><\/em><em><u>ne<\/u><\/em>,\u00a0<u>leucine,<\/u>\u00a0<u>lysine,<\/u>\u00a0<u>methionine,<\/u>\u00a0<u>phenylalanine,<\/u>\u00a0<u>threonine,<\/u>\u00a0<u>tryptophan,<\/u>\u00a0and\u00a0<u>valine.<\/u>\u00a0(click the below boxes to enlarge)<\/p>\n<p>These are the nine amino acids that your body cannot create on its own, and that you must obtain by eating various foods. Adults need to eat foods that contain the following eight amino acids: methionine, valine, tryptophan, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, threonine and phenylalanine. Histidine, the ninth amino acid, is only necessary for babies.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1080px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-0-1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" loop autoplay preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EssAminos.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EssAminos.mp4\">https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/EssAminos.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.songforwellness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Essential-Amino-Acid.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">For Foods That Contain 9 Essential Amino Acid \u2013 Click here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_4 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><strong>Nonessential amino acids \u2013 4 types<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cNonessential\u201d means that our bodies can produce an amino acid, even if we don\u2019t get it from the food we eat\u2026however they are\u00a0<em>necessary\u00a0<\/em>for health.<\/li>\n<li>They include:\u00a0alanine<u>,<\/u>\u00a0asparagine<u>,<\/u>\u00a0aspartic acid<u>,<\/u>\u00a0and\u00a0glutamic acid. \u00a0(click the below boxes to enlarge)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/alanine-e1467757088528\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15369\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15369\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Alanine-e1467757088528-668x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Alanine-e1467757088528-668x1024.jpeg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Alanine-e1467757088528-196x300.jpeg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Alanine-e1467757088528-768x1178.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Alanine-e1467757088528-1080x1656.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Alanine-e1467757088528.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/asparagine1-e1467813983172\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15370\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15370\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Asparagine1-e1467813983172-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Asparagine1-e1467813983172-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Asparagine1-e1467813983172-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Asparagine1-e1467813983172-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Asparagine1-e1467813983172-1080x1656.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Asparagine1-e1467813983172.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/aspartic-acid-e1467814019778\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15371\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15371\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Aspartic-Acid-e1467814019778-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Aspartic-Acid-e1467814019778-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Aspartic-Acid-e1467814019778-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Aspartic-Acid-e1467814019778-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Aspartic-Acid-e1467814019778-1080x1656.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Aspartic-Acid-e1467814019778.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/glutamic-acid-e1467814052226\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15372\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15372\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamic-Acid-e1467814052226-668x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamic-Acid-e1467814052226-668x1024.jpeg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamic-Acid-e1467814052226-196x300.jpeg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamic-Acid-e1467814052226-768x1178.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamic-Acid-e1467814052226-1080x1656.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamic-Acid-e1467814052226.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_5 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p><strong>Conditional amino acids<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conditional amino acids are shown to be important and\u00a0<em>necessary<\/em>\u00a0and of great benefit in times of illness and stress. \u00a0Meaning that the body may not be capable of producing enough of them when presented with substantial stress or illness.<\/li>\n<li>They include:\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>arginine<\/em><\/span><em>,<\/em>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">cysteine<\/span><u>,<\/u>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">glutamine<\/span><u>,<\/u>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tyrosine<\/span><u>,<\/u>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">glycine<\/span><u>,<\/u>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ornithine<\/span><u>,<\/u>\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">proline<\/span><u>,<\/u>\u00a0and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">serine<\/span><u>.<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/arginine-e1467912515696-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15398\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15398\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arginine-e1467912515696-1-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arginine-e1467912515696-1-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arginine-e1467912515696-1-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arginine-e1467912515696-1-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arginine-e1467912515696-1-1080x1656.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Arginine-e1467912515696-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/glutamine1-e1467915271540-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15399\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15399\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamine1-e1467915271540-1-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamine1-e1467915271540-1-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamine1-e1467915271540-1-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamine1-e1467915271540-1-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamine1-e1467915271540-1-1080x1656.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glutamine1-e1467915271540-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/cysteine1-e1467915321582\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15391\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15391 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cysteine1-e1467915321582-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cysteine1-e1467915321582-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cysteine1-e1467915321582-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cysteine1-e1467915321582-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cysteine1-e1467915321582-1080x1656.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Cysteine1-e1467915321582.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/tyrosine-e1467912652311\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15392\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15392\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Tyrosine-e1467912652311-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Tyrosine-e1467912652311-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Tyrosine-e1467912652311-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Tyrosine-e1467912652311-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Tyrosine-e1467912652311-1080x1656.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Tyrosine-e1467912652311.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/glutamine1-e1467915271540\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15390\"><br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/cysteine1-e1467915321582\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15391\"><br \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/glycine\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15393\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15393 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glycine-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glycine-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glycine-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glycine-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Glycine-1080x1656.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/ornithine\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15394\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15394 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ornithine-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ornithine-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ornithine-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ornithine-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Ornithine-1080x1656.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/proline\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15395\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15395 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Proline-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Proline-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Proline-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Proline-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Proline-1080x1656.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/protein\/seline\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15396\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15396 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Seline-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Seline-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Seline-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Seline-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4partharmony.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Seline-1080x1656.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_tab et_pb_tab_6 clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>In order to keep a balanced diet of the necessary amino acids required for the body to function in a natural and healthy manner, it is recommended to eat a daily balanced amount of protein and consume a variety of whole foods. Although animal proteins are considered complete proteins because they naturally contain all nine essential amino acids in each serving, it is recommended to eat at a very minimal \u00a0due to health issues that may occur (please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/protein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health<\/a>\u00a0for further information and research). \u00a0During those times you eat meat it is highly recommended that you consider organic,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.encognitive.com\/node\/7249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grass-fed<\/a>, and wild game.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>For Those Who Don't Eat Meat<\/strong><\/span><strong> \u00a0<\/strong>Plant proteins are naturally lower in some of the essential amino acids, and are therefore called incomplete proteins, although quinoa, and a few others are considered a good source of proteins. However, by eating a diverse diet of vegetables, grains, and legumes, you can easily create complete proteins. \u00a0\u00a0You may also try sprouted brown rice protein, which is naturally digestible, bioavailable and offers a complete spectrum of amino acids.<\/p>\n<p>However you choose to nourish your body, make sure that your diet is rich in whole foods and plant life. In doing so, you can be sure that your body is receiving the required daily intake of the necessary amino acids to promote a healthy and abundant living. \u00a0Refer to the chart in the nine-essential amino acids section for resources and detailed information on types of foods that have the necessary amino acids.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row dbdb_default_mobile_width\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HYTCec3rbJ\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mealprepify.com\/30-high-protein-meal-prep-ideas-for-muscle-growth\/\">32 High Protein Meal Prep Ideas for Muscle Gain (30g+ a serving)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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