PROTEIN Deficiency-Signs, Symptoms, and LAB Markers

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PROTEIN Deficiency-Signs, Symptoms, and LAB Markers

Signs of Protein Deficiency

*Muscle loss/inability to gain muscle/Prone to injury.
*Osteoporosis
*Brittle hair, nails, dry skin. Slow wound healing.
*Decrease immune function.
*Hungry
*Mood changes
*Insomnia

Causes of low protein:
1. Hypochlorhydria
2. Malabsorption
3. Antacid uses
4. Age
5. Poor diet
6. Inflammation

Amount protein:
Current recommendations:
0.8 grams of protein per Kilogram of body weight.
Literature:
1.2-1.4 grams of protein per Kg of body weight.
Health challenged:
1.6 grams of protein per Kg of body weight.

150lbs-68 kg
68 kg x 0.8 = 54.4 grams
68 kg x 1.2 = 81.6 grams
68 kg x 1.4 = 95.2 grams
68 kg x 1.6 = 108.8 grams
68 kg x 2.0 = 136 kg

Blood markers:
BUN (10-16mg/dL)
Increase BUN-hypochlorhydria.
Decrease BUN-malabsorption.

Globulin (2.4-2.8 g/dL)
Increase globulin-hypochlorhydria.
Decrease globulin-digestive inflammation, likely see low phosphorous. Don’t tolerate HCL supplements.

Albumin (4.5-5.5 g/dL)
Decrease Albumin-hypochlorhydria.

Hemoglobin
Decrease hemoglobin M (13.5-15.0 g/dL), F (13.5-14.5 g/dL)

Protein sources:
Vegetarian- vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans etc.), soy, dairy, eggs?
Meat: beef, chicken, game meat, fowl, fish, organ meats

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