What Is Dropsy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Protein Deficiency
Protein is a very valuable nutrient for us. It is one of the building blocks that helps our bodies to grow and repair, and it is important for so many other functions in our bodies. Protein is also very common and is easily found in modern diets. Regardless, some people will still experience protein deficiencies.
Not getting enough protein in your diet can lead to a variety of problems. One of these is edema. This tends to happen in impoverished areas where a balanced diet is not always available. It can also happen in people that turn vegetarian without ensuring they have adequately replaced proteins that are found in meat.
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