Too much protein?

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wildcowbell
wildcowbell Posts: 15 Member
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When looking at the daily protein goals, mine says 60g. I regularly eat 80g. Is it a problem to eat too much protein? Or should I not even be worried about something like this. FTR, I stay under calories daily.

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  • CooCooPuff
    CooCooPuff Posts: 4,374 Member
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    Too much protein is an issue if you have kidney problems. MFP's protein goal is kinda low, many people view it and fat as minimums.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    spacequiztime wrote: »
    Too much protein is an issue if you have kidney problems. MFP's protein goal is kinda low, many people view it and fat as minimums.
    ^This -usually its .8 - 1 gram per pound of body weight.
  • LesliePierceRN
    LesliePierceRN Posts: 860 Member
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    When I'm really focused on muscle gains, I consume around 150-200 grams of protein. On just a 'normal' workout schedule, I still get over 100 routinely. I get regular check ups and bloodwork, and have been living like this for years. I'm healthier now than I was at 16.
  • jahuntley27
    jahuntley27 Posts: 17
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    Liftng4Lis wrote: »
    spacequiztime wrote: »
    Too much protein is an issue if you have kidney problems. MFP's protein goal is kinda low, many people view it and fat as minimums.
    ^This -usually its .8 - 1 gram per pound of body weight.

    Agreed and would increase it to 1-1.5g/ lb of lean body mass.
  • wildcowbell
    wildcowbell Posts: 15 Member
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    Great, this info is very helpful. :D
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,074 Member
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    Eat ALL the protein!
  • tmorm
    tmorm Posts: 32 Member
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    yay, thanks for asking this question. Even more thanks to the people that gave the answers! Came in this forum just now to search for this specific question... bam! done! :)
  • vallecarlav
    vallecarlav Posts: 3
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    I want to go on the anabolic diet...

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