Too much protein?

soxygirl
soxygirl Posts: 173
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi all,

I have been consistently over my recommended protein intake every day since I started tracking (on Sunday). Is this really harmful? I am always at or under on the fat and carbs . . .

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  • soxygirl
    soxygirl Posts: 173
    Hi all,

    I have been consistently over my recommended protein intake every day since I started tracking (on Sunday). Is this really harmful? I am always at or under on the fat and carbs . . .
  • omid990
    omid990 Posts: 785 Member
    i think the protein on here is set too low. you should fine as long as you stay within your fat and carb limits.
  • hiddensecant
    hiddensecant Posts: 2,446 Member
    You're active so your range can be around 0.4-0.6g of protein per pound.

    When people talk about excessive protein, it's in the 1-2g of protein per pound range or more (though bodybuilders can utilize the low end of that spectrum).
  • MacMadame
    MacMadame Posts: 1,893 Member
    There have been studies where they tried to figure out how much protein is "too much" and people safely consumed 2.8 g per kg of weight. Most of the recommendations I've seen say not to go over 2 g per kg though. I guess they want a safety margin...

    For someone who weighs 150 lb., that's 136 g of protein a day, btw. I suspect you are under that. :wink:
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