What are the signs that you aren’t getting enough protein?
An inadequate [amount of] protein can result in a
(1) weakened immune system,
(2) malnutrition,
(3)edema due to fluid imbalance,
(4) hair thinning, and
(5) muscle loss are some long-term complications resulting from inadequate protein intake.
Not surprisingly, research from 2019 indicates that people who do not consume enough protein have decreased muscle mass and strength.
