New Delhi: Various nutrients are required for better functioning of our body and proper functioning of all the organs. Among all these nutrients, protein is the only element which is necessary for the construction and repair of our muscles, hair, skin, enzymes and hormones. If there is protein deficiency in the body then it has a bad effect on health.

Whenever it comes to body development or building muscles, the name of protein comes first. Protein is very important for the proper growth of our body. Protein is also very important for muscles, skin, hair and bones. Be it pregnancy or any other medical condition, protein is a very important element for recovery. Even during weight loss, doctors advise taking protein so that the fat gets removed from the body but the muscles do not get harmed.

How to know that there is protein deficiency in the body?

If there is protein deficiency in the body, it can harm your health in many ways. However, it is not detected in the beginning, that is why people often ignore it. Experts say that it is very important to take protein in the right amount to repair damaged tissues in the body, keep muscles strong and balance hormones. If protein is not taken in the right amount in the diet for a long time, its effects gradually start appearing on the body.

Due to lack of protein one always feels tired and weak. Muscles start becoming weak and loose. Weight loss, hair fall, early breakage of nails and loose and dry skin indicate protein deficiency in the body. Apart from this, problems like weak immunity, falling ill frequently, infection, mood swings and anemia can occur. Therefore, a person should take protein according to his age, weight and work.

These are protein rich foods

Protein is found in good quantity in both veg and non-veg. When it comes to veg options, pulses (masoor dal, moong dal, arhar dal, urad dal, and chana dal), kidney beans, chickpeas, cowpea, nuts like almonds, cashews and peanuts, soybean, tofu, and soya chunks are very good sources of protein. Dairy products like milk, curd and cheese also contain rich protein. Apart from this, eggs, fish and chicken are also considered good sources of protein.