This Can Happen to the Body During Protein Deficiency



Protein is needed by the body. So when the lack of protein there are things that can happen to the body. Hmm, what are you doing?

"A lot of things can happen (in the body) because protein is important for all the functions of our body, for example for the formation of damaged cells," said Dr. Titi Sekarindah, MS, SpGK to detikHealth recently.

Read also: Should Consulting with an Expert Before Consuming Protein Supplements?

Dr Titi, a nutritionist Jansen Ongko, MSc, RD, who was contacted separately, said there are many things that can happen to the body if the protein kekuragan in the long term. For example such as decreased body function.

Because protein is a building agent for cell regeneration, forming enzymes and hormones. Then the body will be easily sick because the protein plays an important role in the immune system.

"In children (lack of protein) can cause children affected by kwashiorkor disease that has side effects such as mental disability, then damage to the nails and hair become easy to rontik," added Jansen.

Furthermore, Jansen says the lack of protein can lead to decreased muscle mass and metabolism. So it can cause the body easily feel tired and decreased motor function.


"It can also cause anemia because proteins play a role in the formation of red blood cells, which can also cause sarcopenia, dementia and other degenerative diseases," Jansen concluded.

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