Too much protein?
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thendrick
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I get that too many carbs are not good, and surprisingly enough (b/c I LOVE carbs!) I have been 'in the green' for the last couple of days. On the other hand, I have been going over my alotted protein. I know that we should be balancing them, but what are the pitfalls of too much protein?
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Too much protein can tax your kidneys. If you have normal kidney function, there is no harm in excess protein.0
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So are there any benefits to more protein?0
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