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Without This Healthy Nutrient - Beware of Lean Meat and Protein Powders
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Adequate protein is important for everyone, but especially for those who exercise rigorously. Too much however, or too much without certain critical essential nutrients can lead to a host of problems. Protein (especially collagen protein) is used for building and repairing muscles and tissues, red blood cells, hair and fingernails and for synthesizing hormones. Protein reduces the risk of iron deficiency anemia and supports healing. The question is, should athletes and others imbibe these protein products in beverages, shakes and bars? Products that have removed the natural fats (and are often denatured and often produced with dyes and other additives as well as using...