Proteins, sometimes incorrectly referred to as egg whites, are one of the most important building blocks of the human body.

Around 20 per cent of the dry matter of each cell consists of proteins.

A distinction is made between animal and vegetable proteins, with vegetable proteins being even more important for the body than animal proteins. If you combine purely vegetable proteins with proteins from milk and dairy products, you get the optimum biological nutritional value.


Vegetarians are always wrongly told that they lack protein. However, an excess of animal proteins through the intake of meat products can actually make the body ill.

Too much animal protein increases blood pressure and blood lipid levels, which increases the risk of metabolic diseases, cardiovascular problems, diabetes and gout.

Nevertheless, proteins fulfil their important role in the body. They are the basic building blocks of muscles, tendons, skin and tissue.

Proteins shape the structure of cells. They build up the skin and bones.

Proteins are responsible for certain metabolic processes.

Proteins transport substances into and out of the cell.

Proteins transmit signals triggered by hormones from the outside of the cell to the cell nucleus.

Proteins play an important role in strengthening the body's defences.

Proteins ensure the transport of oxygen in the blood.