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.
Your body takes time to break down the fat and protein in order to absorb it, so the nutrients don't reach your muscles for a while after eating. With protein shakes, on the other hand, you can get fast-acting proteins (whey protein chief among them) that are easily absorbed into your body with little to no wait time. You can also find proteins that are absorbed slowly into your body, giving you a steady supply of amino acids overnight or all day long.