| Name | protein |
| Common Name | dietary protein; structural protein; functional protein; |
| Chemical Formula | variable (polymer of amino acids) |
| Chemical Class | macromolecule; biological polymer; polypeptide; |
| IUPAC Name | N/A |
| CAS Number | N/A |
| Molecular Weight | 5.0000 g/mol |
| Therapeutic Action | Allopathic: tissue repair; muscle building; Herbal: enzyme support; TCM: qi nourishment; Ayurvedic: ojas building; Naturopathic: immune modulation; HOMEOPATHIC: vital force enhancement; |
| Toxicity | low (excess may strain kidneys); allergic reactions possible; |
| Solubility | variable (water-soluble; insoluble in lipids; ) |
| Pharmacological Effects | enzyme catalysis; hormone signaling; immune response; structural support; transport functions; |
| Found in Herbs | papain; (papaya; ); bromelain; (pineapple; ); protease enzymes; (ginger; ) |
| Found in Foods | meat; eggs; dairy; legumes; nuts; seeds; quinoa; soy; |
| Found in Drugs | insulin; erythropoietin; monoclonal antibodies; vaccines; |
| Research Notes | essential macronutrient; complete vs incomplete proteins; bioavailability varies by source; role in chronic disease prevention |
| Reference | Wikipedia: Protein |
| URL | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein |
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