When talking about the good quality protein, Whey Protein Isolate tops the list. Whey Protein Isolate is the protein with higher purity and offers many advantages over other protein sources.3
Protein deficiency is a condition in which a person does not have sufficient protein to satisfy his/her body’s daily requirements. As per the study, 73% of Indians are protein deficient whereas more than 90% are unaware of the daily prerequisite of protein. Kindly consult your doctor/dietician to understand your daily protein requirement for the prevention of the deficiency state.4
If you have symptoms like weakness, fatigue, repeated infections because of a weak immune system, and thin, brittle hair and nails then you may have protein deficiency.
Very less protein may cause variations in body composition that develop over a long period of time, like muscle wasting (weakening).
Some symptoms may begin to happen even when protein deficiency is marginal. They are listed below, along with some characteristic symptoms of protein deficiency.
However, one must keep in mind that even with these symptoms it is not necessary that one may have protein deficiency. One must always consult a doctor if facing these symptoms for proper guidance.5
If you have symptoms like weakness, fatigue, repeated infections because of a weak immune system, and thin, brittle hair and nails then you may have protein deficiency. Very less protein may cause variations in body composition that develop over a long period of time, like muscle wasting (weakening). Some symptoms may begin to happen even when protein deficiency is marginal. They are listed below, along with some characteristic symptoms of protein deficiency. However, one must keep in mind that even with these symptoms it is not necessary that one may have protein deficiency. One must always consult a doctor if facing these symptoms for proper guidance.5
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