Can Protein Cause Swelling? Unpacking the Complex Relationship Between Diet and Edema
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Surprisingly, one of the most common causes of systemic swelling, or edema, is a *deficiency* in protein, not an excess. This occurs when low levels of albumin, a protein in the blood, fail to keep fluid in the blood vessels. The question, **can protein cause swelling?**, is complex, and the answer often lies in other dietary and health factors.
