Is too much protein bad for me?

bcattoes

I'm sure you've gotten many responses on how the MFP recommendations are low. This is a dangerous blanket statement. The MFP recommendations are based on those from the Institute of Medicine. Healthy people can usually eat more with no problems. Eating too much protein can strain your kidneys. Healthy kidneys usually have no problem with the extra load.

If you have any medical conditions it would be wise to consult your physician before exceeding the limit on a regular basis.

MelissaGraham7

I'm sure you've gotten many responses on how the MFP recommendations are low. This is a dangerous blanket statement. The MFP recommendations are based on those from the Institute of Medicine. Healthy people can usually eat more with no problems. Eating too much protein can strain your kidneys. Healthy kidneys usually have no problem with the extra load.

If you have any medical conditions it would be wise to consult your physician before exceeding the limit on a regular basis.

EXCELLENT advice here. Too much protein CAN put you into kidney failure (which happened to my boss who is a doctor and on the Atkins' diet) but generally this would be huge numbers of protein and/or prior medical condition. So, as stated, one should always be under the supervision of your doctor when making any drastic lifestyle changes even for fitness and health as doctors can run periodic labs such as kidney function, liver function, etc. Be safe, not sorry.

kitinboots

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