The Effects Of ATP On The Body

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First off, before we relate anything, we need to know what ATP is. ATP is the body’s source of energy, it is produced naturally by the body and is essential for all actions by the body also actions that take place inside the body. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a very unstable bond so when it is hydrolysed (the chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water) a great amount of energy is released. So in conclusion everything you do, every action that take place requires Atp (energy) whether its riding a bike, cooking/eating dinner, fighting a infection or even creating proteins for hair growth.
Researchers have discovered the effects of ATP on the cell in the hair follicle. ATP occurs on the base of the follicle to help maintain

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