macronutrient used for growth and repair of tissues. As it is vital for many physiological processes, inadequate protein intake may cause hormonal disorders, muscle wasting, affect skin and impair immunity. The American Dietetic Association recommends 0.36 g of protein per pound of body weight (recommended daily allowance). The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recommends that active people consume 0.4 g to 0.6 g per pound of body weight with as much as 0.8 g for a competitive athlete.
Too much protein can lead to increase in liver enzymes, kidney problems and leaky gut. High protein diets lead to high urinary creatinine while low protein dieting leads to urine saturated with citric acid.
A deficiency in protein leads to muscle atrophy, impaired immune system and weaker bones. Dietary protein intake was shown to be inversely associated with risk of stroke in women with hypertension. Lean animal protein like fish showed most protective benefit.
Too much protein can lead to increase in liver enzymes, kidney problems and leaky gut. High protein diets lead to high urinary creatinine while low protein dieting leads to urine saturated with citric acid.
A deficiency in protein leads to muscle atrophy, impaired immune system and weaker bones. Dietary protein intake was shown to be inversely associated with risk of stroke in women with hypertension. Lean animal protein like fish showed most protective benefit.
