For years, debates have been raging about protein.
Is plant-based protein superior to animal protein?
Are we consuming enough – or perhaps too much?
Does the average person need to increase their intake, or should we cut back?
Some claim that animal proteins trigger inflammation and advocate for plant alternatives.
Others argue that animal sources are more complete, delivering vital nutrients that plants cannot offer.
One side warns about the dangers of excessive protein. The other points out the risks of deficiency – from hormonal imbalances and reduced muscle mass to weaker bones, low energy, and a vulnerable immune system.
But the real issue lies elsewhere.
We’re asking the wrong questions – because we’re operating from the wrong premise.
Our bodies don’t actually “need protein” in the traditional sense. What we truly need are the amino acids that protein breaks down into.
Proteins are merely carriers for these building blocks, which the body uses to synthesize new proteins it requires.
And here’s where it gets interesting:
Not all proteins are equal – the type and ratio of amino acids they contain can vary widely.
Some amino acids are essential for us – others are unnecessary.
If we’re lacking key amino acids, or consuming them in the wrong proportions, problems begin to emerge.
Before diving deeper, let’s explore how this process works in the body.
How Protein and Amino Acids Function in the Body
Our entire physical structure relies on proteins:
Muscles, skin (including collagen), bones, tendons, ligaments – every single cell contains protein.
Hormones, immune cells, digestive enzymes, neurotransmitters – they all depend on amino acids.
Even enzymes, the catalysts that drive our bodily functions, are composed of proteins.
And proteins, in essence, are nothing more than long chains of amino acids.
We obtain amino acids by consuming protein.
Once digested, enzymes and stomach acid break down those chains into individual amino acids, which then pass through the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream.
From there, they’re distributed to different parts of the body to build the exact proteins needed.
But here’s where most conversations about protein fall short:
Different Proteins = Different Amino Acids = Different Outcomes
Every organism – plant or animal – produces proteins tailored to its own biology.
The amino acid profile in a cow or a soybean is specific to the needs of that species or plant – not to humans.
That means none of these naturally occurring proteins mirror the amino acid blueprint that the human body requires.
Our body is its own system with specific demands.
It needs certain essential amino acids – and it needs them in a precise balance.
Only when all essential amino acids are present in the correct ratios can the body utilize them fully to build new proteins, including collagen, exactly the way it needs to.
But when one or more of those amino acids are missing – or when the ratio is off – the body can’t use the surplus.
Instead, those excess amino acids are broken down in the liver, releasing nitrogen waste and potentially being converted into sugar, stored as fat, or used for energy.
That’s one reason why high-protein diets can sometimes lead to increased body fat – many amino acids from conventional protein sources aren’t required and are converted into calories.
So the type of protein we consume makes a huge difference.
Which brings us back to the core issue:
It’s not about the protein itself.
It’s about the amino acids.
The right question isn’t “Which protein is best?”
It’s “Which amino acids does the human body need – and in what ratio?”
And: “Where can we get them?”
The Ideal Amino Acid Profile for Human Health
Daminoc provides only the essential amino acids – and delivers them in the exact ratios required by the human body.
That means no excess, no waste, and no unnecessary stress on the liver or kidneys.
An additional benefit: Daminoc requires virtually no digestion.
Traditional protein sources must first be broken down, which can be a problem if your digestive system is compromised.
In such cases, valuable amino acids may be lost simply because they weren’t absorbed.
With Daminoc, this inefficiency is eliminated.
Its amino acids are available almost immediately – on average, they enter the bloodstream within just 23 minutes, compared to several hours for standard protein.
The result?
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Faster muscle development
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Quicker recovery
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Enhanced stamina and performance
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Better support for bones, connective tissue, hormones, immune health, enzymes, and brain function
– all without extra calories from unnecessary amino acids.