INTRODUCTION:
Protein is the main supplement to be followed in everyday diet. Proteins are made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids. Your body uses amino acids to build and repair muscles and bones and to make hormones and enzymes. They are the energy source of the body. Mainly while treating cancer, patients may lose weight. The lost weight is not fat but it's often muscle. So protein is an essential supplement to be followed by cancer patients in their day-to-day lives to cope with weight loss.
Type of protein to be consumed:
While we talk about proteins, many types have various benefits according to their types. Especially for cancer patients the protein is named "Polycomb Group of proteins(PcG)". These proteins are the members of multiprotein complexes that should be consumed throughout the treatment.
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
- Proteins act as a major element in treating cancer, especially in reducing muscles like weight loss.
- Proteins work as a workhorse of cells, they act as an energy that makes cells work.
- This works as a principal player in many chemical reactions that take place during the treatment of cancer.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Approximately an adult can have less than 56 grams as per their weight and height of the body. Proteins can be taken in many ways as food, fruits, vegetables, or other protein drinks.
- Food- Egg, Milk, and milk-based products
- Meat- Beef, Pork, Chicken and fish
- Nuts- Nuts and nuts-based products like peanut butter, and roasted nuts.
- Vegetable- Cooked legumes/beans
- Protein drinks- Boost, Ensure, Bolthouse Farms Protein Plus, and so on.
WARNINGS:
Using Protein drinks or Protein powders should not exceed the limit. It may cause some side effects which was not recommended by doctors. So be cautious about the usage and amount of substance consumed in the form of drinks or powders as per the doctor's advice.
Proteins with altered measures cause degradation, DNA repair, and so on. This variation may cause tumor development in the body.
PRECAUTION:
After treatment, stop using protein supplements because excess use of protein supplements or unwanted usage of protein supplements can cause side effects. Act according to the guidance of doctors.
SIDE EFFECT:
Excessive intake of protein supplements to our body can cause
- Bowel Movement
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Hair loss
- Disrupt hormones
- Liver damage
- Kidney damage