Protein has a range of essential functions in the body, including the following: 1  Required for building and repair of body tissues (including muscle). 2  Enzymes, hormones, and many immune molecules are proteins. 3  Essential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require protein to function. 4  Protein is a 5  ... P Enzymes, hormones, and many immune molecules are proteins. 2  Essential body processes such as water balancing, nutrient transport, and muscle contractions require protein to function. 3  Protein is a source of energy. 4  Protein helps keep skin, hair, and nails healthy.
Alton is a town in Kane County, Utah, United States. The population was 119 at the 2010 census, a decrease from the 2000 figure of 134.
East Alton is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,830 at the 2000 census. East Alton is located at 38Â°53â²0â³N 90Â°6â²22â³W / 38.883333Â°N 90.10611Â°W / 38.883333; -90.10611 (38.883397, -90.106113).