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Are you getting enough protein from your diet? Protein is one of the building blocks of the body. Getting adequate is crucial for health and overall well-being. For adults, the recommended daily intake is about 46 grams for women and 56 grams for men, or roughly 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. When you don't consume adequate protein, the body shows warning signs. If left unchecked, it can lead to severe form of protein deficiency such as kwashiorkor. Unfortunately, many early symptoms are often mistaken for other minor issues, causing the underlying problem to go unnoticed. Here are five warning signs of protein deficiency that should not be overlooked.