I read an article that said...
"Can you eat too much protein? This group also found that protein intakes above 2.62 grams per kg of bodyweight (214 grams for a 180lb male) provided no additional benefit in terms of nitrogen balance and increased the risk of renal overload and dehydration. Long term studies of large groups show that a high protein/low carbohydrate diet increases the risk of kidney stones and bone loss. These findings were substantiated by a University of Texas study of 10 volunteers on a high protein/low carbohydrte diet for two weeks. Blood uric acid levels (uric acid is a major cause of kidney stones) rose 90% and urinary levels of citrate (which inhibits kidney stone formation) dropped 25%. And finally, any extra protein Calories (beyond what you are expending per day) are stored as fat, not muscle."
I always hear of people eating AS MUCH protein as they can. This article seems like that isn't a good thing. So what is true? Should you eat tons and tons of protein until you can't flush the toilet? orrrr, keep protein at a low but normal level. A few chicken breasts a day, tuna fish, egg whites and a shake here and there?
