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The total protein test is a simple, routine urine or blood test. It looks for normal or abnormal protein levels in the body. Having too many or too few proteins can lead to unexpected weight loss, fatigue, or inflammatory disease. The total protein test can help diagnose liver and kidney...

If protein was a superhero, it would be Wolverine-Batman-Hulk-Spiderman-Hellboy-Thor-Gambit-And-What-The-Hell-Throw-In-Green-Lantern-Too. Basically, protein does it all. Protein helps you build and maintain muscle. Protein powers a variety of functions in your body, from enzyme production to...

If protein were a superhero that graced your comic books, then characters like Superman and Batman wouldn’t be that famous.  Or, if protein were Santa during Christmas, every kid would be “brimming with joy.” But why? Simple. Because protein — much like Santa carrying all the gifts — has...

It’s a diet smorgasbord out there … and you want — no, you NEED – to know which one will get you results. You’ve finally picked your winner: a high-protein diet. But before you start chowing down on steak, read the fine print: “Consult with your doctor before starting any diet...

Cutting carbs, calories and fat (well, for those who don’t opt for the keto diet) are the first steps most people take when they decide they want to lose weight. But according to a new study published in the US National Library of Medicine, we shouldn’t be looking at cutting out foods. Instead,...