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A study found that ground beef protein resulted in more tracer amino acid absorbed as well as it being absorbed more quickly. Another study showed that people who retained more of their own teeth tended to have more muscle.

Eating lying down will slow down protein digestion and possibly reduce the synthesis of new muscle protein.

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We don’t need nearly as much protein as we consume

We don’t need nearly as much protein as we consume

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180522-we-dont-need-nearly-as-much-protein-as-we-consume

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Many of us consciously eat a high-protein diet, with protein-rich products readily available, but how much protein do we really need? And does it actually help us lose weight?

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Protein Intake
Protein Intake

Protein intake is considered a no-brainer. As obesity rates have doubled over the last 20 years, this is what we have been told to eat. It is common knowledge that we have to avoid sugar, refined o...

Protein is Essential

A high-protein diet is essential for us to help our body grow and repair. We have been told to eat approximately 55 gm of protein daily for males, and 45 gm for females, based on average weights.

Not eating enough of protein can also have side effects like hair loss.

Health Fad

The protein supplement market had a valuation of USD 12.4 billion in 2016.

The way protein is packed in everything from candy bars to ‘high protein’ versions of staple products, it is becoming clear that it is an ongoing health fad. Many experts believe that products with ‘inflated protein’ are a waste of money.

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What is collagen?

What is collagen?

https://www.livescience.com/collagen.html

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Collagen refers to a family of proteins that are the primary structural component of connective tissues, such as skin and cartilage, according to Yale University. The substance makes up about a third of all the protein in the human body, more than any other type of protein in the body by mass.

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Collagen 

It's a set of proteins that form the primary structural component of connective tissues like skin and cartilage. Of the 28 different types of collagen, 90% is of 'Type 1', found in the skin...

Collagen and Medical Treatment
  • Scientists have been experimenting with administering of Collagen to treat arthritis, or joint pain, with mixed results. Supplementing the body with oral collagen doesn't work to reverse arthritis, but surgically inserting collagen into the joints shows promise.
  • Collagen is successfully used to treat wounds, promote healing and prevent infection for more than 2000 years.
  • Collagen supplements that claim to improve skin, heart and bone health, while boosting muscle mass, should be treated with skepticism until further research and studies are conducted on their benefits.
10 Best Ways to Increase Dopamine Levels Naturally

10 Best Ways to Increase Dopamine Levels Naturally

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-increase-dopamine

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Dopamine is an important chemical messenger in the brain that has many functions. It's involved in reward, motivation, memory, attention and even regulating body movements ( 1, 2, 3). When dopamine is released in large amounts, it creates feelings of pleasure and reward, which motivates you to repeat a specific behavior ( 4, 5).

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Dopamine Functions

Dopamine is an important chemical messenger that plays several important roles in the brain and body:

  • It influences moods and feelings of reward and motivation: When&nbs...
Increase dopamine levels naturally

They are generally well regulated by the body, but there are a few diet and lifestyle changes you can make to boost your levels naturally:

  • Eat lots of protein
  • Eat less saturated fat
  • Consume probiotics
  • Exercise often
  • Get enough sleep
  • Listen to music
  • Meditate
  • Get enough sunlight