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How much protein is too much?

offutt100kelly
offutt100kelly Posts: 4 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I keep exceeding my MFP recommended daily intake of protein. Is that a bad thing? What does too much protein do to your body? I'm under the impression protein is a good thing and that's why most folks follow up a workout with a protein shake, right?

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  • karinefitness
    karinefitness Posts: 336 Member
    MFP has the protein setted too low, so it's probably a good thing.

    I get about 170g of protein on a daily basis, which is around 1.5x my body weight in pound. I've actually lost body fat when I increased my protein intake - and started lifting but that's another story! :)
  • CrimsonVixen
    CrimsonVixen Posts: 18 Member
    If you are active and exercise regularly (not just weights, any exercise) you need roughly double the RDA. :)
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