The human being like other animals survives on food, which is the major source to get energy. Our food comprises of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and certain other elements. Food substances after entering inside the body pass through the process of digestion. During this process, small particles of carbohydrates, proteins and fats get absorbed inside the blood. The actual process takes place inside the human cell, where these food substances release energy.

Protein is usually taken in the form of meat and vegetables. This substance is not only useful for the generation of energy, but also it is one of the major building blocks of the body. Proteins make our muscles; they are present in the intestinal wall, in the heart, brain and everywhere. Nature has awarded a wonderful mechanism to our body via which we can produce proteins along with obtaining them from outside resources like in food substances. This is a significant way to fulfill the requirement of proteins, so that our body does not get deficiency and proteins stores would not be depleted.

Protein synthesis happens inside the cell. Small protein particles called as amino acids are joined together randomly and in a different sequence and number to generate different types of proteins. The generation of specific type of protein depends upon the requirement of the body. The message to generate proteins is transferred from brain to the cell, which then starts developing proteins within seconds. Read the rest of this entry »