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Macronutrient

Protein

Recommended Daily Allowance: 0.8–1.2 g/kg body weight

Protein is the primary building material for cells. It consists of amino acids, 9 of which are essential and must come from food.

✅ Health Benefits

Building and repairing muscle tissue
Producing enzymes and hormones
Supporting immune system (antibodies)
Oxygen transport (hemoglobin)
Long-lasting satiety
Maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails

⚠️ Deficiency Signs

Muscle loss and weakness
Slow wound healing
Weakened immunity
Hair loss, brittle nails
Edema (kwashiorkor in severe deficiency)

🛑 Excess

Increased kidney strain
Dehydration (increased water needs)
Possible cholesterol increase (animal proteins)

🏆 Top Sources in НейроДиет Database

New York strip steak medium (250g)
250g

50 g

KFC Medium Bucket
400g

48 g

BK Double Whopper
370g

48 g

Ribeye steak medium (250g)
250g

48 g

Chicken breast (grilled, 150g)
150g

46.5 g

Beef steak ribeye (200g)
200g

44 g

Filet mignon medium (200g)
200g

44 g

Steamed chicken breast (150g)
150g

43 g

Oven-baked chicken fillet (200g)
200g

42 g

Tuna steak (150g)
150g

40 g

💡 Interesting Facts

1 g of protein = 4 kcal
Complete proteins contain all 9 essential amino acids
Egg is the gold standard of protein biological value (100%)
The body doesn't store protein — daily intake is needed
When losing weight, protein needs increase to 1.5–2 g/kg

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