Can protein deficiency damage kidneys?

[Green Xenon]

Hi:

 

I've heard that during severe protein deficiency, body protein is broken down to provide protein for the vital organs. Can this damage the kidneys?

 

 

Thanks

[Leison]

i think u meant to say PEM (protein energy malnutrition).i dont think any person will reach that state, person will die a lot sooner.

actually glucose is vital,so if there isnt enough glucose, gluconeogenesis takes place from fat and PROTEIN.in this process even the proteins from muscles get changed into glucose.

[Green Xenon]

i think u meant to say PEM (protein energy malnutrition).i dont think any person will reach that state, person will die a lot sooner.

actually glucose is vital,so if there isnt enough glucose, gluconeogenesis takes place from fat and PROTEIN.in this process even the proteins from muscles get changed into glucose.

 

What if the patient is receiving the optimum amounts of every nutrient other than protein?

[Leison]

patient wud die again.protein is required in each and every step of metabolism,all the enzymes used during glycolysis, regeneration of tissues,protiens of blood(albumin,immunoglobin),carrier protein,structure of cells. so even if there are adequate amount of glucose,fat,vitamins,minerals they can't be used by the body, so it'l be like their virtual deficiency.body can't boycott protein.