Protein

Have you ever wondered what happens to the food you eat once you have swallowed it? What processes occur which change food into nutrients? Track the journey of food through your GI tract and learn more about your digestive process.

Dietary protein provides you with essential amino acids which, together with the amino acids your body makes, provide the building blocks for your body. Learn more about this organic macronutrient.

Digestion begins in your mouth where the mechanical action of your teeth, tongue, and jaw begins to break down food that will eventually be absorbed as nutrients.

Digestive enzymes are amazing protein molecules necessary for your digestive process and are produced by your own body cells. Learn more about enzymes and digestion.

Protein supplements are widely advertised as providing various health benefits, but what are you really paying for and is whey the way to go or not?