unable to break down protein due to lack of the enzyme pepsin.
Proteins are macromolecules formed from amino acids composed of nitrogen, carbon and oxygen atoms, connected by peptide bonds. Protein is a substance needed by the body. Some examples of foods that contain protein are beef, chicken, beans, eggs, fish and shrimp.
Food that will enter the body is digested to become nutrients by using the enzyme pepsin so that the protein that enters the body can be broken down into small pieces. The pepsin enzyme is useful for breaking down proteins into peptides and amino acids which are eventually absorbed by the small intestine. Without the pepsin enzyme, it is difficult for protein to be broken down into small pieces, so you can suffer from various diseases such as peptic ulcers and protein deficiency.
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