APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Protein and Wound Healing – Know the importance!! Role of Proteins A needle prick while sewing or a cut while using the knife is a common scenario in our everyday life. Other than few seconds of distress, we tend to forget about the wound, which after some days magically heal. Well, it is not magic but science. A science that involves food that we eat. Food that provides good nutrition, especially Proteins. Proteins are essential for the wound to heal and the skin to maintain its integrity. A protein deficiency delays healing in wounds. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2642618/) What is Protein? Protein is a vital nutrient that has many key roles in the human body and amino acids are the building blocks of Protein. Protein makes up the cell structure in muscle, organs, red blood cells and connective tissue. They are also important as enzymes for metabolism and antibodies in immune functions.  Protein also provides structure and support to skin,hair,nails etc wit...