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Too much protein?

keyer23
keyer23 Posts: 114 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Is there such a thing as getting too much protein? I am over the daily goal almost every single day. Can't imagine it would hurt me, but you never know. Your thoughts, please.

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  • hatravers
    hatravers Posts: 159 Member
    im over on my protein too i eat alot of yogurt which is good for u right?
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    not unless your excessively over...i got kidney stones once in high school and the doctor told me it was because all i was drinking was protein shakes (it was a bad time in my life so i wasn't healthy anyways) but i think that as long as you have everything else in there you'll be fine :)
  • Go_Pokes
    Go_Pokes Posts: 10
    I was wondering the same thing! I am over my protein almost every day.
  • aubreyjordan
    aubreyjordan Posts: 276 Member
    My doctor recommends that I get between 60-80 grams a day. That's more than my MFP goals. Just make sure you're drinking plenty of water. You can always ask your doctor what your absolute max should be.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Aubrey is spot-on! Each person's body makeup is going to be different than the next person. Discuss this with your doctor because he/she is the only person who knows about your current medical status and whether or not you need to adjust your protein-intake.
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