Are there any dangers to too much protein intake?

Woly

I've been noticing that although I'm always within my calorie limit, I'm usually way over my protein limit. Is this actually a bad thing?

gotchakatja

I usually go over mine as well. I don't think it's an issue unless you have kidney problems. Then you want to watch your protein intake for sure.

verptwerp

I had similar concerns & found several articles ...... this was one, maybe it will be of interest to you.

http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Side_Effects_of_Too_Much_Protein_in_the_Diet

Best of luck on your weight-loss journey !

Crochetluvr

I always go over my protein limit because I am replacing some of the carbs I used to eat with protein.

sweetlola13

I had similar concerns & found several articles ...... this was one, maybe it will be of interest to you.

http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Side_Effects_of_Too_Much_Protein_in_the_Diet

Best of luck on your weight-loss journey !

Wonderful article. Too much of anything is too much. Thanks for sharing.

LynC33

It usually says how many times a day you can have the protein shake on the packaging

bathsheba_c

What are your settings for percentage of calories from protein? Most people (me included) find the default setting of 15% WAY too low, especially since a high-protein diet can be beneficial in keeping you feeling full longer after eating, thereby aiding the reduction of calories consumed.

A lot of people on here recommend either 1 g of protein per pound lean body mass. Others suggest going into your settings and changing the distribution of calories to 40% from carbs, 30% from protein, and 30% from fats. Either of these approaches shows that you can certainly be healthy eating even 100 grams a day of protein, which is the average daily consumption for Americans.

That said, too much protein can damage your kidneys, and certain medical conditions require restricting protein intake.