Overeating protein

double post, sorry

Yes excess protein can lead to weight gain "fat" as it is fuel just like any nutrient. However 25 to 30 % of its energy is used in breaking it down so weight gain from protein is less of an issue in a per calorie intake over Carbs and fats. A high protein diet will likely mean a characteristic odour at the urinal but this is normal. Effect on kidneys is inconclusive but likely you would have to be consuming ridiculous disproportionate amounts and I think you would be more worried about the weight gain from excessive consumption before this. I like OverDolt comments on whole foods, If you gain most of what you need from nature l sources you will have all the fiber, vits etc.... And only suppliment as needed / desired.

Can overeating protein make you gain fat? I am trying to lose fat and I took the advice of a body building friend of mine who said to eat 1.5 g of protein per kg of body weight. That means I would be eating about 150 g of protein per day. He says the body can't turn protein into fat so any excess just gets passed out.

Is this true? I've been over eating protein for some time and I feel like I have redone most of the damage that I lost over the past year.

I thought this was of your LEAN body mass not all of it! i.e. if I was 150lbs with 50% body fat I would have 1 - 1.5g Protein x 75lbs

Your body will turn ALL extra calories into fat. Too much protein can damage kidneys to those predisposed to the condition ie... those with already weak or damaged kidneys. People with gout will also have an adverse reaction to too much protein. Recent studies however show that the reaction is less if you eat naturally occurring protein from plants and animals instead of supplements and shakes.