Robert L. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, an innovative business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies in hotel real estate investment; private equity; financial services; asset management; automobile dealerships; sports and entertainment; and video lottery terminal (VLT) gaming.
Protein is found throughout the bodyâin muscle, bone, skin, hair, and virtually every other body part or tissue. It makes up the enzymes that power many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. At least 10,000 different proteins make you what you are and keep you that way.
True, protein is a key nutrient in a healthy diet, but experts say most people are getting enough, maybe even too much. Read on to find out how much protein you really need and the best way to get it. Protein is a powerhouse. Protein is made up of amino acids, or the building blocks of protein. When theyâre digested and broken down, they give your body energy and build and repair tissue.