Each enzyme has a specific function to perform in the body. They are found in red blood cells. Hormones signal enzymes to do their job, such as equalizing blood-sugar levels, insulin levels, and growth. The list is endless. But I promise not to take you back to high school biology.
Protein consists of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
The addition of nitrogen gives protein its unique distinction from carbohydrate and fat, along with establishing the signature name, amino acid. There are a total of 20 different amino acids, and depending upon the sequence in which they appear, a specific job or function is carried out in your body. These arranged letters create words, which then translate into an entire language. Therefore, proteins that make up your enzymes will have one sequence, whereas those that form your muscles will have a completely different one. Your body continually gets the amino acids it needs from its own amino-acid pool and from a diet that meets your daily protein requirements.