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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.
Protein should make up around 10 to 35 percent of your total calories for the day. However, most of us consume more than that. Eating too much protein can mean you get too many calories overall, or not enough calories from other nutrients, and can also increase your risk for osteoporosis.Eating too little protein can lead to hunger and cravings, as well as feelings of tiredness, and may cause hair loss.ating too much protein can mean you get too many calories overall, or not enough calories from other nutrients, and can also increase your risk for osteoporosis. Eating too little protein can lead to hunger and cravings, as well as feelings of tiredness, and may cause hair loss.