Protein is critical in your diet, and you will need to make sure that you get enough to keep yourself strong and healthy. Protein can affect your energy levels, your skin and hair, it aids your body in building cells, it regulates the production of hormones, and maintains metabolic rates.
The body typically uses protein to build and renew every type of cell, including those that make up bones, muscles, organs, and connective tissues. Adult women need, on average, 46 grams of protein a day, while adult men need about 56 grams. However if you are physically active, then I would increase protein intake, I personally try to get at least 60 grams of protein per day into my diet.
Eating too much protein may be harmful, so check with your medical specialist or nutritionist what the right amount is for you. Symptoms of not eating enough protein can include feeling tired, and getting sore easily – of course many other things can produce these symptoms and if you not sure if you are getting enough protein, then ask your doctor for a blood test that can determine it, or again speak to a nutritionist/dietician.
Just remember, that protein makes up the amino acids that are like the building blocks for the human body, so its super important that you get the right amount in your daily intake.
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