Not exact matches
We also produce free radicals in our bodies in response to extra
calories and unhealthy behaviors such
as smoking, lack of exercise,
insufficient sleep, drinking alcohol, and consuming contaminated food and drinks.
As such,
insufficient protein or
calorie intake results in protein malnutrition, which causes muscle wasting, and eventually can lead to the breakdown of organs, and tissues.
The foundation of this weight loss approach is that the most important macro to get right is protein
as insufficient amounts has the potential to cause muscle loss while the body is in a
calorie deficit.
Part of this difference could be nutritional
as some runners, especially women, experience bone loss due to overtraining and
insufficient calorie intake.