TOO MUCH PROTEIN!

If you consume protein in excess of your caloric and protein needs, the extra protein will not be stored as protein. Unfortunately such extra protein is converted to and stored as fat. As a result, if individuals consume large amounts of extra protein in addition to their regular dietary intake, any weight gain would very likely be in the form of fat. (So, keep within your calorie limits!)

The human body is unable to store extra protein. Protein consumed in excess of the body's needs is not used to build muscle; rather, it is used for non-protein bodily functions. Another important point to keep in mind is that the potential for harm exists if protein is consumed in excess. Such harm is most likely to occur in the individual who consumes protein or amino acid supplements.

For example, excess protein may lead to dehydration, because protein metabolism requires extra water for utilization and excretion (i.e., elimination) of its by-products. Since exercising individuals are already at an increased risk for dehydration, the additional strain of protein waste excretion may further promote dehydration.

Excess protein has also been shown to lead to an increase in the loss of urinary calcium. A chronic calcium loss, due to excess protein intake, is of particular concern because it may increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in women.

Hope this helps you! :flowerforyou:

-Kelly

However, for me, I believe that this website does not calculate properly how much protein you should consume. My old roommate who was a body builder said you should consume 1 gram for every pound you weigh every day. Now this was if you wanted to build muscle as well.

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The dietician recommended amount of protein for an individual is .8-1 gram of protein per kg of body weight (1 kg = 2.2 pounds)

If you are elderly, at high risk, sick, etc, this number will increase.

The amout of protein also depends on your life style and goals. If you are very active, and want to maintain or build muscle with high intensity workouts, it is recommended that you consume between .7 to .9 grams of protein per lbs of body weight (these recommendations are from websites that are targeted at athletic lifestyles). There is some debate if you should use lbs of body weight or pounds of lean muscle to calculate.

So if you are active, going over in protein will not hurt you especially for 1 day. My protein intake is always over what MFP recommends and in many cases it is double. However, I workout intensely 6 days a week and I am trying to add muscle. You talk to any athlete, this will be the case.

The dietician recommendation (My guess) is a general recommendation for the average person. So, do a little research to find the correct answer for your life style. Very rarely does "one size fit all" when discussing diets and exercise.