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[ad_1] Protein is an important component of our diet as well as our body. We are often concerned about mineral deficiencies like that of calcium. But protein deficiency is also a serious problem. You see, protein is one of the building blocks of the body and is necessary for several functions. A daily intake of at least 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight (0.8 grams per kg) is generally recommended. However, depending on your age, body weight, level of activity, state of fitness and underlying health conditions, this may vary. It is said that older adults and people engaging in more physical exertion (like athletes) generally require greater amounts of protein. If you are not meeting the basic protein requirement benchmark over a significant period, it can have grave consequences. Hence it is important to keep an eye out for warning signs. Also Read:   How To Stop Overeating At Night? Follow These Simple Tips To Avoid Weight Gain Here Are 5 Signs You May Be Protein Def...

[ad_1] BERLIN: Most proteins are found in separate protein-rich droplets called "cellular condensates" in cells. These proteins carry sequence characteristics that serve as address labels, informing the protein which condensates to move into. Proteins may wind up in the wrong condensate if the labels are messed up. According to a multinational team of clinical medicine and fundamental biology researchers, this could be the source of many unresolved disorders . The findings were published in the journal Nature. Patients with BPTA syndrome have characteristically malformed limbs featuring short fingers and additional toes, missing tibia bones in their legs and reduced brain size. As the researchers found out, BPTAS is caused by a special genetic change that causes an essential protein to migrate to the nucleolus, a large proteinaceous droplet in the cell nucleus. As a result, the function of the nucleolar condensate is inhibited and developmental disease develops. ...

[ad_1] Rohan died at Middlesex Hospital 3 days after the incident. Dr Edwina Raj, Sr. Dietitian, Aster CMI Hospital weighs the pros and cons of dietary supplements The tragic death of a UK teenager after consuming a protein shake raises concerns about the safety and necessity of dietary supplements. This incident prompts the question: Are dietary supplements suitable for everyone? Let’s explore the potential risks and benefits of dietary supplements and their appropriateness for individuals. What are the Do’s and Don’ts before consuming them? There have been drastic increase in the cases of rare and genetic disease in our country as well as globally , therefore one should be cognisant about their health condition and follow personalised nutrition advice . In this case the teenager was suffering from a rare genetic disorder called ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency which requires a specialized diet advice but to gain and build muscle the boy resorted to protein shake b...