5 signs that your body has difficulty digesting protein

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Protein helps the body maintain energy, build muscle, and support the immune system. However, not everyone can easily digest protein.

Signs You Have Difficulty Digesting Protein

According to Dr. Edwina Raj, Head of Clinical Nutrition at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore (India), protein is an essential part of the diet, playing an important role in maintaining satiety and providing energy to the body.

Protein-rich foods not only help stabilize blood sugar levels, but also regulate hunger hormones, helping you feel fuller longer.

Dr. Edwina Raj notes that if you experience unpleasant symptoms after eating protein-rich foods, it could be a sign that your body is having trouble digesting this nutrient.

Sharing the same view, Ms. Meenu Balaji, nutritionist at Pragmatic Nutrition Health Center (India) said that protein digestion problems often manifest as bloating, flatulence, stomach pain and discomfort after meals.

Meenu Balaji points out five signs that your body may be having trouble digesting protein, including:

Bloating or gas: This is a common symptom when protein is not fully digested and begins to ferment in the gut, causing gas and a feeling of bloating.

Fatigue after meals: Digesting protein requires a lot of energy, so if your body doesn't digest it efficiently, you may feel tired and sluggish after meals.

Indigestion or heartburn: Protein digestion begins in the stomach with the help of hydrochloric acid. When this process doesn't go smoothly, you may experience symptoms like indigestion or heartburn.

Weak hair, nails and skin: Poor digestion prevents the body from absorbing enough amino acids, which in turn affects the health of hair, nails and skin, making them weak and brittle.

Unexplained muscle loss or poor recovery: A lack of amino acids will cause muscles to not grow properly and the ability to recover after exercise will also be affected.

Ways to Make Protein Digestion Easier

To improve protein digestion, Dr. Edwina Raj recommends that we focus on supplementing enough digestive enzymes and minimizing factors that affect the digestive system.

Measures such as thoroughly soaking and cooking foods and plants help the body absorb protein more easily. At the same time, eating slowly and chewing thoroughly is also very important.

If you have trouble digesting protein, consult a gastroenterologist. With the help of a nutritionist, you can improve your gut health and protein absorption by taking natural probiotics and avoiding processed foods, which can cause inflammation in the gut.

Also, stay hydrated and don't eat too much at once to help your body absorb protein more effectively.

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