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A lack of protein in the diet can cause muscle soreness, weakness and cramping. Protein supports muscle growth and strength. A lack of protein in your diet reduces muscle strength, muscle function and decreases lean body mass. You also lose body fat, because protein provides structure for adipose tissues. The wasting away of muscle and fat tissue is known as cachexia.
According to the RDA statistics above, it takes about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight to maintain a neutral state. Does that mean that for an average sized male that takes in less than 56 grams per day that he is in a negative protein balance and could expect to lose muscle? Not necessarilyâ¦.