What happens if you don’t eat enough protein

If you don’t get enough protein, your tissues can hold on to too much fluid, which can make your feet, ankles, or legs swell. Protein helps keep the fluids in your body in check, which is why this happens. Without it, water can leak into nearby tissues, making them swollen and painful.

Not getting enough protein will affect almost every part of your body, from your muscles and immune system to your looks and energy levels. To keep your body strong, healthy, and in balance, you need to eat enough foods that are high in protein every day.

Dr. Ramkinkar Jha, Chief and Unit Head – Orthopaedics (Unit III), Orthopaedic Surgery, Artemis Hospitals