Is a Lack Of Protein Causing Your Eczema to Heal Too Slowly?

Today I address one of the questions I get asked the most: “Why is my skin healing so slowly?”

There can be many reasons for this, but if a lack of protein is the root cause of this, this can be one reason why. Keep in mind that a deficiency in other nutrients can also lead to slow healing of the skin.

Check out my video below or keep reading to learn more.

What is protein used in the body for?

Proteins are the building blocks of the body. They’re used to make tissue, muscles, tendons, organs and skin.

Protein helps tissue repair and the construction of new tissue & skin. It’s also needed to make enzymes, hormones, and “replace” worn-out or dead cells. One important fact is that protein also helps you to process potential toxins to enable elimination from the body. (source)

What are signs of protein deficiency?

Signs of protein deficiency can include:

• Slow wound healing/slow eczema healing
• Dry/Flaky Skin
• Weight Loss
• Low energy & fatigue
• Brain Fog
• Thinning hair/hair loss
• Swollen hands

What are sources of protein?

It should come as no surprise that fish, poultry and meats make up the largest sources of protein. In fact, according to the World’s Healthiest Foods database, no other food makes it onto the top 10 list when they’re measured by the amount of protein that they provide in grams. (source)

What do you do if you don’t eat enough meat or if you don’t eat meat in general?

I definitely understand if some sources of meat are harder to digest, allergenic, or may be inflammatory for some people. If this is the case, you can also visit this list to find some vegetarian sources of protein.

Are you absorbing enough protein?

Even if you do eat high protein sources of food on a consistent basis, it is possible that you may not be absorbing it properly, especially if you have digestive issues.

For instance, do you suffer from bloating and gas after eating a meal? This is a sign that you may not be fully digesting your meal, which can in turn affect how much protein and nutrients you are able to absorb from your meal.

What do you do if you’re not absorbing protein properly?

You can consider taking a digestive enzyme or a protein powder in the short term.

However, in the long term, fixing your digestion is incredibly important. You can do this in numerous ways, but one way is by drinking warm lemon water before a meal or chewing properly.

Here is the protein powder that I use (I personally did a live blood cell analysis and found out I wasn’t absorbing protein optimally, so I worked on my digestion and also took a protein powder to speed up my healing process).

I use the Vega Fermented Protein Powder. It is fermented, making it easier to digest and absorb into your system.

How much protein do I need?

Here are the daily protein requirements for each indivdiual:

The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound (source).

This amounts to:

• 56 grams per day for the average sedentary man.
• 46 grams per day for the average sedentary woman.

Keep in mind that if your body is healing, you’ll require extra protein.

Protein Calculator

If you want to be even more specific, try using this protein calculator here.

Hope that helps you today!

Have an experience with slow eczema healing or with issues in protein absorption? Comment below!