# What is Nitrogen Balance?

> Nitrogen balance is the difference between the nitrogen you take in from protein and the nitrogen you lose, used to estimate whether your body is gainin...

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Nitrogen balance is the difference between the nitrogen you take in from protein and the nitrogen you lose, used to estimate whether your body is gaining or losing protein.