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How nutrition works

Protein synthesis

Which nutrients contribute to normal protein synthesis.

The body continuously builds new proteins from amino acids, for example for muscles, enzymes and tissue. Some nutrients contribute to normal protein synthesis according to EU health claims. Here you find them – with evidence level and sources.