Can Eating Too Much Protein Be Bad For You?
“Can Eating Too Much Protein Be Bad For You?
The short answer is: No!
As long as your kidneys and liver function normally, your body will metabolize excess protein and you will excrete it as urine.
The tolerable upper limit of protein intake is not well established, but keep watching to learn more
Who should be cautious of too much protein?
Protein, when broken down, is turned into ammonia (NH3) and ammonia-based byproducts.
Liver: This process occurs primarily in the liver and is known as the urea cycle
If you have liver disease, for example from hepatitis or excessive alcohol use, then you may not metabolize these byproducts appropriately.
Kidneys: The kidneys are what excrete the waste products produced in the liver
If you have kidney disease, for example from diabetes or high blood pressure, then you may not excrete these waste products appropriately.
For this reason, folks with severe kidney or liver disease are often put on protein-restricted diets”
Bodybuilder mom dies from too much protein before competition
The Real Danger of Too Much Protein – Men’s Fitness .mensfitness.com
Bodybuilder mom dies from too much protein before competition
“Meegan Hefford, a mother of two and bodybuilder, died after an overconsumption of protein shakes, supplements and protein-rich foods. Hefford was found unconscious in her apartment in West Australia and was quickly transported to the hospital, where she was declared brain-dead. She passed away two days later. Hefford, who had been competing as a bodybuilder since 2014, was also ramping up her gym routine in the weeks before her death. The 25-year-old mom and paramedic trainee had put herself on a special restricted diet while she was preparing for a bodybuilding competition in September. Upon her death, doctors discovered Hefford had been living with a rare disorder — urea cycle disorder — which … “
Problems with High Protein Diet
“Published on Aug 25, 2014
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The problem with high protein diets is that it stresses the liver and doesn’t provide for vitamins and minerals. In this video, Dr. Berg explains how protein diets can be hard on the liver and is missing what you need the most.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 50 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional and natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government and the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning, published by KB Publishing in January 2011. Dr. Berg trains chiropractors, physicians and allied healthcare practitioners in his methods, and to date he has trained over 2,500 healthcare professionals. He has been an active member of the Endocrinology Society, and has worked as a past part-time adjunct professor at Howard University.
DR. BERG’S VIDEO BLOG: http://www.drberg.com/blog
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