Effects of insufficient / excessive Protein intake !

More is not always better ! Or so it seems that less is also no good at all , and sometimes even worse !
So , today we're gonna discuss about the effects of insufficient and excessive intake of protein .

Insufficient intake of protein will lead to :

• Decreased Energy

The amino acids that comprise protein are essential for the transportation of oxygen throughout your blood stream, according to Northwestern University. Lower levels of protein can reduce the amount of oxygen available to your system, which may exhibit itself as feeling of tiredness or fatigue.

• Hair Loss

Your hair is composed mostly of protein known as keratin. If you don't get enough protein, your body may try to conserve what little protein it has by limiting protein output. This can cause hair loss, according to Yale School of Medicine's dermatology department.

• Lowered Immune Functioning

Protein helps keep your immune system running. A low protein diet may cause a weaker immune response, according to Columbia University's health services. This may make you more susceptible to common illnesses like the cold or the flu.

• Bloating

Protein binds with your cells to help keep water inside of them. The National Academies Press reports that low levels of dietary protein can cause bloating of the extremities and the stomach as your cells release their water. This is especially common among malnourished individuals in the developing world.

• Loss of muscle !

Proteins are the essential building blocks of your muscles. For this reason, weight lifters and athletes often consume greater-than-average amounts of protein. Similarly, a low protein diet can cause muscle weakness and a loss of your body's lean muscle mass, according to Northwestern University. Muscles also break down when fatigues and required protein to replenish and rebuild muscle tissues , therefore , insufficient protein would cause loss in muscle mass as there is insufficient protein in the body to repair the broken down muscle tissues .

Excessive intake of Protein .

Effect on kidneys
 Extremely high amounts of proteins (more than 2.5 grams per kilogram body weight) over many years have been associated with decreased kidney function and possible kidney failure in some individuals. The nitrogen from the amino acids is removed and incorporated into urea which is then excreted by the kidneys. The increased urea production from a very high protein diet will overload the kidneys in the long term.