Q:
Can you consume too
much protein? Is it dangerous?
A:
According to a study
published in the Journal of Nutrition, on average, Americans consume between
one-and-a-half to two times more protein than the daily recommended intake
established by the World Health Organization.
It is also common
for athletes and bodybuilders to believe a higher protein diet is critical to
achieve peak performance or results. In
reality, the athletes or bodybuilders are either already getting enough protein
or their higher protein needs are being met with the higher caloric diet
required to meet the caloric demands of the activity.
Is it dangerous?
More research is needed on this subject, but in general:
1)
In most
cases, you do not need more protein or a protein supplement.
2)
Diets
with a healthy mix of lean non-processed animal protein and plant protein
(grains, vegetables, legumes) are best.
3)
Some
research has indicated that high protein diets are linked to kidney disease,
prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
4)
Diets
higher in animal protein or with fatty or processed animal proteins have a
higher risk to the diseases listed above as well as heart disease.
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