By Elena Voropay

"The human mind treats a new idea the way the body treats a strange protein; it rejects it."
- Biologist P.B. Medawar

If there is one topic that bodybuilders talk about the most, that would be protein. The one undeniable fact that all lifters agree on seems to them as clear as your bodybuilding goals: no protein – no muscles. But when you take a closer look of what's happening inside your body you will realize that protein has a much more profound function than helping you lift heavier weights or make mountains of lean mass.

Although your body appears quite solid, it is always in a constant state of flux. To quote the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, "You cannot step in the same river twice," meaning that a river may look the same every day, but it never is the same because of the constant flow of new water running through it. This is also true of the human body. All cells and tissues are constantly being turned over - old cells die and new cells replace them. The human body may also look much the same from day to day, but through the process of respiration, digestion, elimination and rebuilding, it is constantly being re-born.

Quantum physicists have proven that 98% of the atoms in your body are replaced within one year. In three months your body produces an entirely new skeleton. Every six weeks, all the cells have been replaced in your liver. You have a new stomach lining every five days. Every month you produce an entirely new skin.

By Elena Voropay

Protein is not just important, it is essential. Every single cell in your body is is made up of protein. Brain cells, for example, are 10 percent protein. Muscle and red blood cells have as much as 20 percent. Overall, protein is the second largest building material of the human body (preceded only by water) comprising approximately 15% by weight.

To keep your cells alive, you must give them protein all the time. Even though it is not a superb source of energy, like carbohydrates and fats, you need protein and specific amino acids to keep the body alive.

But not all proteins are the same. There are many types of protein including, animal protein, plant protein, human protein amongst a few. IMade of amino acids linked together in long chains, some proteins can be made in the body and some should be consumed through the diet. What differs one protein from another is their amino acid content.

By Elena Voropay

With the enormous variety of protein shakes on the shelves today, it can be daunting to try and pick from them. By considering a few simple factors, you can easily narrow your choices down so you can choose a protein type that perfectly suits your bodybuilding needs.

By Elena Voropay

The thought to getting all essential vitamins and minerals every day occupies the minds of all health-conscious people. From not eating enough of these from natural foods to overloading our bodies with micro-nutrients we don't really need from additional supplements, the confusion of what, how much, and at what times to take essentials in never seems to be solved. So, what is the fuss about? Are we getting enough of all minerals from diet, do we need to take pills, powders, capsules and liquid collodial minerals for optimum health? Here are the answers to your burning questions.