Our muscles, hair, nails and even skin are all made from protein.

In fact protein accounts for about 15% of our body’s mass.

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However unlike carbohydrates and fat your body doesn’t store protein which means when you’re running low your body has to find alternative sources such as breaking down muscles.

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