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The Building Blocks of Life

The Building Blocks of Life

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The Building Blocks of Life reveals the shocking truth that your entire body replaces itself every 7-10 years through protein synthesis. Host Julia Cartwright explores what protein really is at the molecular level, diving into the 20 amino acids that serve as building blocks for everything from muscle tissue to immune antibodies. The episode traces the fascinating history of protein discovery, from 1830s chemistry labs to modern protein folding breakthroughs, while exposing how early nutritionists dramatically overestimated protein requirements. Listeners discover that protein isn't just fuel—it's literally the machinery running every function in their body, from digestion to brain function, making it far more complex and crucial than most people realize.
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