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I really wouldn't worry about it too much... I would get hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood) on 2.5g a day. I'm always over 3g, sometimes up to 6g depending on how much I exercise. (you need an extra 1000mg per hour if you exercise on high intensity). And by the way high sodium intake is only linked to blood…
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Some studies about the protein intake and a conclusion that it's NOT related to kidney issues. Of course they are all different group of people and the consumed protein also varies but all in all they are a good read. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12639078 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10722779…
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Even if you stay in bed all day you burn calories (brain function, digesting etc.). This is around 1kcal per minute (largely depends on the individual). So the 1200 is already very low, any lower and your metabolism will shut down.
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When you say high protein, how HIGH (%)??
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5 studies say they are not related. The problem is you find another 5 that says they are. I had this dilemma for years and unfortunately I can't trust doctors on this one... I've been on a high protein diet for 4 years and my kidneys are happy (had them checked 2 months ago). I think excess carbs and trans fats are a lot…
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A tape measure is your best bet the scale as you said is secondary! You are on the right path just keep it up. I also use a body fat caliper, a digital one and it's +-1% accurate on medium / low body fat (so between 20-6% I would say...) The problem with the electronic body fat monitor is that the reading will largely…
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Lean cuts of red meat, beans, whole grains... I wouldn't go with liver as it's basically a filter for toxins so you would be eating that too... Cut back on caffein I read that blocks iron absorption.
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too much fiber (excess of 50g) + low in fluids = constipation :(
