Explanation: Protein is a nutrient found in your body. They're mostly for growth and development, but they can be needed for food. Protein is in various foods, that's how we grow and develop. It is digested in your mouth, stomach and small intestine before it's released into your bloodstream.
Your body needs protein to stay healthy and work the way it should. More than 10,000 types are found in everything from your organs to your muscles and tissues to your bones, skin, and hair. Protein is also a critical part of the processes that fuel your energy and carry oxygen throughout your body in your blood.
