Protein question

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lesley12345
lesley12345 Posts: 89 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
When logging in my food, I notice that sometimes I am over my Protein limit, is there such thing as eating too much protein, and what effects does it have on weight loss and general health.

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  • Beebee78
    Beebee78 Posts: 703
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    I'm sure there probably is an over limit for the amount of protein you can have but personally I have set my allowances myself as my diet consists of a lot more protein than mosts.

    Most body builders and athletes rely on protein to help them build muscle, repair body tissue after a tough work out and generally help them stay healthy xxx
  • ProTFitness
    ProTFitness Posts: 1,379 Member
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    They set there protien to low. That is the last thing you need to worry about going over
  • Vegebel
    Vegebel Posts: 15
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    I'm not sure how too much protein affects weight loss, but there is definitely such a thing as eating too much protein. I asked my doctor when I decided I wanted to become vegan, and he said that I should monitor protein but not worry too much because most americans are at a higher risk of getting too much protein than not enough. Here's what I found when I googled it:

    http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Side_Effects_of_Too_Much_Protein_in_the_Diet
    http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=50900
  • gupton11
    gupton11 Posts: 80
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    Excess protein is stored as fat, granted it is the least likely thing that you eat to be stored as fat. I wouldn't worry if it is 25-30% of your intake and you are exercising regularly.
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
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    I'm almost always over my protein. They do seem to set it too low. If it starts to interfere with getting enough of other foods, then worry, but if you're just a little over, that's ok, at least it has been for me so far.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Actually, excess protein is often filtered through the liver and kidneys, which is why too much can cause liver and kidney damage.

    However, if you're getting protein from food sources and not those crappy protein powders, you're probably fine. It will only make you gain weight if you're eating too many calories.

    The MFP settings for protein are low. It has me at about 20 grams less than recommended. Here's the formula for figuring your needs (and body builders and athletes only need SLIGHTLY more protein and can get it easily from food sources):

    http://exercise.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/protein_2.htm

    Also, I wrote a whole blog post on this subject with more resources: http://lifeissweet16.wordpress.com/2009/12/14/dont-drink-the-kool-aid-or-protein-powder-in-this-case/
  • lwolford3
    lwolford3 Posts: 1
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    Sugar (empty calories), fat and salt are the main numbers you want to keep in check...for health reasons. Protein and veggies are my friends. Cokes/sodas are my bitter enemy. LOL. But if you are trying to lose weight you basically need to make sure total calories consumed are less than total calories burned. You can eat less or exercise more. I prefer to exercise a little more so I don't have to be quite so strict on the calories. Good Luck!
  • dgroulx
    dgroulx Posts: 159 Member
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    I wouldn't worry about it, as long as your kidneys are good and you don't have diabetes. For diabetics, no more than 4 ounces per day. Diabetes causes kidney damage among other things, so you need to help them by keeping the protein low.
  • animatedbecca
    animatedbecca Posts: 203
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    Love this site! Was just about to post asking if there is a problem in that I always go over on protein and decided to search first and found this! See/ Im a good girl and didnt ask the same question thats already been answered :blushing:
    I just read all this about protein powder/ shakes etc and Im thinking added protein doesnt seem to be an issue with me! :flowerforyou:

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