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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.
When this happens, your body loses more protein than it retains, and you need to eat more protein to maintain your lean body mass.11-14. When people restrict their calorie intake, those who eat more protein generally lose less muscle and more fat.2,15-23.