Protein Counter and Tracker for Android

11 things about Protein Counter and Tracker

1. Fermented foods that contain beneficial live microbes to become part of the gut microbiome (probiotics) are in gold type with a gold microbe icon in the food popups.

2. Plants that can be included as one of the 30 different types of plants per week recommended by experts for a healthy gut microbiome are in green type with a green leaf icon in the food popups.

3. Effects of protein deficiency include muscle wasting and weakness; osteoporosis; brittle hair, dry skin, and weak nails; poor growth, development and wound healing; susceptibility to infections and illnesses; and depression and anxiety.

4. Set your daily protein intake based on guidance provided in the app and your preferences for weights of food (g or oz) and display of protein content in foods and beverages (ie, %target/serving, g/100g or g/1oz, or %target/100g or %target/1oz).

5. Record food and beverage consumption using the barcode scanner, dictation, search or by favoriting foods and using the serving sizes provided (which can be changed at any time).

6. Use this app to ensure you eat enough protein if you're on a plant-based, dairy-free or weightloss diet or to increase your protein intake if you're over 40 to prevent age-related muscle wasting (sarcopenia).

7. Monitor daily and long-term progress, export data to share with healthcare providers, synchronize data with other First Line Medical Communications Ltd nutrient counter apps, and share data with Apple's HealthKit.

8. The most prebiotic plants (ie, those that are particularly beneficial for the gut microbiome) are in a darker green type.

9. A high protein intake suppresses hunger & helps in the prevention and management of overweight/obesity.

10. Add your own foods and recipes and change serving sizes to personalise the app's 400-item database for you.

11. Tap the notepad to add notes.