Signs and symptoms at protein deficiency
Protein is the building block of yourself
It's the building block of your muscles and also is present in the foods that are going to boost your metabolism and fat burning potential
Nothing is more important than protein
it really is the fuel that motivates and really supports your body in building healthy tissues and sounds
People often ignore the warning signs of protein deficiency until the problem becomes severe
It is important to be aware of these signs as addressing
the problem early can save you from future complications if
You have multiple signs and symptoms of protein deficiency
Ask your doctor to check your health levels and get the best treatment for protein deficiency
Here are the early warning signs of protein deficiency
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lack of muscle growth
When the body isn't getting enough protein from food sources
The body tends to take protein from skeletal muscles to preserve more important tissues and body functions
This condition is known as muscle wasting which can lead to a loss of energy and strength and may make doing physical
Activities more challenging. Are you training hard and heavy but not seeing any substantial progress?
The reason might be protein deficiency
When it comes to optimizing an athlete's diet, nothing is more important than adequate protein consumption
Since this is the fuel that supports your body in building healthy tissues and cells as well as repairing the damaged fibers
Not getting enough of it will leave your body
incapable of building muscle as well as increasing your risk of muscle loss and
The less muscle you have the less calories the body requires to function
so one of the major signs of protein deficiency in
Is an increased body fat level regardless of the amount of physical exercise and the strictness of dieting
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Since protein is needed for calcium absorption
And supporting bone metabolism a diet low in protein will not only raise your risk of muscle loss
But it can also cause bone weakness slow bone healing and fractures aboard from the muscle loss
This is because protein is needed for calcium absorption and helping with bone metabolism in
addition protein is crucial for the post-workout repair and recovery process as
Protein is essential for healing as well as building new cells tissue and skin
So if you're not getting enough of it injuries will take longer to heal which will ultimately result with more frequent injuries
Three poor sleep
having trouble sleeping
it may be a sign that you're deficient in protein as a
Nutrient is crucial for helping to keep blood sugar levels stable
poor sleep
And insomnia can sometimes be linked to unstable blood sugar levels arise in cortisol and a decrease in serotonin production
Blood sugar swings during the day carry over through the night carbohydrates require much more insulin than fat or protein doze
Additionally protein access to building blocks of tryptophan an amino acid that causes drowsiness
Try eating protein rich foods near bedtime to help stimulate its production so you can get a better night's sleep
For
brain fog
Protein is needed to support many aspects of healthy neurological functioning
Your body requires a certain amount of protein in order to keep your brain functioning properly if you find yourself
experiencing brain fog lack of motivation poor
Concentration or trouble learning new things. It may be a sign that you're deficient in the nutrient
Specifically protein is essential to the production of dopamine epinephrine norepinephrine
Serotonin and neurotransmitters that are needed to help you focus
These neurotransmitters are synthesized in the brain using amino acids, which are created through when the body digests the nutrient
Lack of motivation and trouble learning new information can be signs that you're low in neurotransmitters
Studies show that balanced diets with enough protein can boost work performance learning and motor skills
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digestion issues
many metabolic and digestive functions depend on amino acid intake
Amino acids which are created through the digestion of protein are essential to a variety of digestive system functions
Therefore if you're not consuming an adequate amount of protein, you may find yourself experiencing issues
These issues can include stomach pain guests diarrhea or sometimes constipation
Such problems occur because without enough protein enzyme production and muscle contractions in your gastrointestinal
tract will suffer
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moodiness and anxiousness as
mentioned earlier when protein is digested in the body, it creates amino acids and
Amino acids are what comprise?
neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin
Which control your mood?
Proteins help the brain synthesize hormones like dopamine and serotonin that help bring on positive feelings like calm
excitement and positivity
So if you're not getting an adequate amount of protein
The production of these neurotransmitters can suffer resulting in mood changes and increased anxiousness
Simply increasing your intake can help to synthesize more of these hormones and help to bring on positive feelings like calm
excitement and positivity
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Sugar cravings if you're low on protein you may find yourself battling constant cravings for snacks that are high in sugar
The reason for this is because protein helps to keep your blood sugar levels balanced
So if you're not getting enough your glucose levels will be all over the place
Encouraging you to reach for a quick fix like candy
The problem is that carbohydrates digest quite rapidly
So after consuming these sugary snacks, you'll experience a spike in blood sugar
Followed by a crash that causes you to reach for even more of them
Adding more protein to your diet will help to slow down digestion to avoid the cyclic oppress
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weight gain as
mentioned previously
Sugar cravings are a common sign that you're deficient in protein
If you give in to those cravings on a consistent basis, it can oftentimes lead to weight gain
While high-protein food sources, sometimes have more calories than carbohydrates eating more of them can help to increase satiety
preventing overeating
They also help stabilize your blood sugar
Allow you to retain more muscle which burns more calories all day and can reduce cravings
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edema
Insufficient protein intake can also lead to a condition called edema where the skin becomes swollen and puffy due to fluid retention
This is especially common in the body's extremities such as the feet and ankles
citing Harvard Health publications Reader's Digest
Explains that this occurs because proteins help to hold salt and water in blood vessels
Without enough protein these fluids can seep into surrounding tissues
Edema is often characterized by skin that looks stretched in shiny and retains a fingerprint after being pressed for a moment
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hair loss as
Hair is made up of 90% protein
Specifically a type called keratin if you're not getting enough of the nutrient it can cause hair to become thin or fall out
This happens because your body stops using protein for non-essential things like hair growth in an effort to preserve its stores
Although many different factors such as genetics and hormonal imbalances can contribute to hair loss
nutritional deficiencies are thought to have the most significant impact on hair health and
since hair is around 90% protein an adequate protein intake is a crucial requirement for maintaining healthy hair a
Diet lacking in protein can shut down hair growth reduce its quality and result with abnormal hair loss
So if you find that your hair has become dry
changed color or
Texture or that you're losing more of it than usual in the shower or when running your hands through it
It may be a sign that you need to up your protein intake
Ten frequent infections protein is essential to the functioning of the body's immune system
Protects your body and defense against foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses
Medical science has established that besides
antioxidants and fatty acids
One of the most important factors in supporting a healthy immune system is adequate protein consumption
In fact protein malnutrition can result in depletion of immune cells and a reduced ability of the body to make antibodies
Both of which severely compromised the effectiveness of the immune system
So if your protein consumption is less than optimal your body won't be able to defend itself
Against bacteria and viruses and will become more susceptible to illnesses
When you're not consuming an adequate amount of the nutrient your white blood cell count decreases
Weakening the immune system and making you more susceptible to illness such as influenza and the common cold
Helpline comm adds that these illnesses are often more severe in those who are low on protein
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