Why low protein = higher risk of getting sick 1️⃣ Weak immune cell production Your body needs protein to make lymphocytes, cytokines, and killer T-cells. Low protein = slower immune response = you catch everything going around. 2️⃣ Poor antibody formation Antibodies (IgA, IgG, etc.) are proteins. If you barely consume protein, you produce fewer antibodies → your body can’t recognize or fight pathogens as effectively. 3️⃣ Thinner mucosal barriers Your gut lining and respiratory tract depend on pr