Weakness and Fatigue
Weakness and fatigue are among the earliest signs of protein deficiency. Weakness is defined as the lack of physical strength and the reduced ability to move the body accordingly, regardless of how hard you try. It can also be traced to decreased muscle mass and control, which cannot be easily alleviated. Fatigue, meanwhile, is the feeling of extreme lethargy or lack of energy. Although there may be different causes for weakness and fatigue, inadequate protein stores can be one of the major culprits behind it.
Although protein isn’t the primary source of energy in the body, if the body senses that there aren’t enough stored carbohydrates and fats that can deliver enough calories to fuel the body, it can break down protein into ketone bodies to use as energy. If the proteins aren’t fully consumed, the body breaks them down into simpler components and stores them as fat. However, since protein is a major component of muscle building, if consumed, there can be noticeable muscle mass loss, leading to weakness. People who wish to drop pounds will have to eat more protein to ensure they don’t succumb to weakness while still shedding excess weight.
