Our bodys defences only function at their best when the body has enough

Our immune system is made up of mainly proteins and needs new protein synthesis to function.

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The proteins from our diet are broken down into amino acids and then put back together as important proteins the body needs

For example immunoglobulins, also called antibodies, which are a key component of our immune system.

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