The Protein Connection to Long-term Degeneration

Although protein is the most difficult dietary constituent to digest and is a major contributor to intestinal toxemia, it is also an important nutritional factor to consider. Proteins are the building blocks of the body and are necessary to transport vitamins and minerals to the bloodstream. The liver uses protein to regulate blood sugar levels through the process of gluconeogenesis. The body uses proteins to make hormones and enzymes. This fact marks the protein connection to long term degeneration, as the weakened pancreas fails to deliver dietary proteins for use in these areas. The body is unable to secure the raw materials to produce the enzymes needed to digest protein. The effects of this process can be observed by considering the health problems that are occurring in our society at present. An endless list of hormonal imbalances such as pre-menstrual syndrome and blood sugar problems such as Hypoglycemia can be associated to protein deficiencies. A body that cannot deliver sufficient quantity and quality proteins through dietary means must use raw materials from inner sources. These materials must come from the breakdown of the organism itself. This process is known as catabolism. The body literally must consume itself in order to continue to function. Years of slow deterioration of the quality proteins in the body set up conditions conducive to serious disease and poor quality of life.