We love the old saying, muscles are made in the kitchen, polished at the gym, and repaired in bed. We often get the question "I exercise all the time and I still can't lose body fat, or I haven't gained any muscle". Oftentimes, the answer is you do not have enough protein in your diet. To lose fat and gain muscle, the average size woman needs to consume around 120 to 140 grams of lean protein per day, while the average size male needs around 200 grams of lean protein per day!
Proteins and Amino Acids (the building blocks of protein) are a necessary part of the diet for maintaining healthy skin, hair, nails, muscle, muscle strength, organ health, and much more.
A lack of protein in your diet can cause sagging skin, muscle atrophy, muscle weakness, loss of muscle, poor digestion, thinning skin, hair loss or thinning, poor liver health, inability to lose fat, inability to gain muscle, and more.