The results of protein deficiency: 1. It will lead to a decrease in resistance, because protein is needed as a raw material for the composition of many immune substances in the body. A lack of protein will cause a decrease in the quantity and function of immune substances, and therefore will lead to a decrease in immune function. 2. It will cause a decrease in muscle mass and lead to a high incidence of sarcopenia, because the important raw material composition of muscle is also composed of protein. A lack of protein can cause a decrease in muscle mass, which in turn can lead to weakness of the limbs. 3. It can cause edema, because the maintenance of colloid osmotic pressure requires the participation of protein, and a lack of protein can cause a decrease in colloid osmotic pressure and lead to a high incidence of edema.
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