what does it mean if you have too much protein in your body?
375278
You can get protein poisoning. Seriously. For example if you out in the wild and the only animal you could catch is rabbit... because of the low fat content and they are so high in protein you can actually get poisoned over a couple months.
1015590
Protein powders are simply a means of increasing or meeting your daily protein requirements. Asking that question is like asking if chicken, steak or fish is bad for you. Most protein that you see on the market is whey protein which is derived from milk. Is milk bad for you? Of course not.
110870
Add more protein to your diet.
400139
yeah, it's your body using it's energy to digest the food instead of keeping you at a steady temperature.  espeically happens after i eat a lot.
876044
Mmmm....no.  Because my body tells me it wants sugars and carbs all the time, and rarely has a craving for protein.  If I listened to my body I'd be a fatas*.  I've got to force myself to get enough protein and eat healthy, because donuts are ALWAYS going to sound better to me than lean chicken breast.
760525
Excess protein can causr osteoporosis.\n\nCultural Propaganda on Protein Consumption\nhttp://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/protien.html
355305
you only eat 1g of protein per pound if your LIFTING WEIGHTS. doing it otherwise will only make you fatter. Lose fat by changing your diet and lifting weights, then worry about protein.
375727
Protein contains nitrogen. When protein is broken down and digested, it creates ammonia from the nitrogen. Ammonia is toxic, so the body must get rid of it quickly. The kidneys convert the toxic ammonia into the less toxic urea, which then gets converted to urine.\n\nHigh protein just means the kidneys have to work harder. Many dieticians assume that working the kidneys harder could cause kidney disease. However, there have been no published studies which have shown high protein diets lead to kidney failure, even in competitive bodybuilders. You may want to also keep in mind that about 50% of protein ingested gets burned up as energy, so at some point with increased protein your $40 bottle of whey protein is doing nothing more than a couple of slices of bread.\n\nJohn
47275
i think you might be eating too many vitamins that may contain b12, it's only found in meats, but ask your doc i'm not quite sure but it's fat soluable so it stores in your fat cells
938144
you're very correct in that you should mention those things. some other proteins you could mention is albumin and if you don't have enough, the pressure will be different in your Extracellular Fluid, also if you don't have the right amount of proteins your cells won't be able to do protein synthesis and divide....
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That first answer is on the right track, but certain foods (protein, primarily) is very metabolically costly. That is, proteins are more dificult for th body to break down, and thus more calories burned simply in the process of metabolizing the proteins.\n\nHow MUCH is it increased? On a very high protein diet (say, up to 1.5g/pound of bodyweight, which is lower than most bodybuilders but far above the average person), you might be able to get a 10-20% increase just on food content. But that's just a guestimate. I read a study on this a while ago, but don't recall the exact nuimbers. \n\nBottom line, the impact was present, but not startling.And the lack of preservatives would likely have no impact at all. It's healthier, but not because your metabolism is affected.\n\nMore importantly, when going to a "90-100% organic, balanced healthy diet", you're almost certainly going to increase your micronutrient intake drastically, which is a hugely good thing. The nutrient density of the foods you choose will be excellent, and you're almost certainly lower your total caloric intake in the process.\n\nJust off the top of my head.
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it's false. It's a popular myth. the fact that people go on high protein diet usualy means they cut almost all their carb intake. that is where problems can arise
1085923
lack of protein perhaps....
349574
You might try taking iron, it'll increase the number of red blood cells you have, and it's the red blood cells that carry oxygen to the rest of your body, but taking too much can cause problems so, I'd be careful about how much you take.
927795
Many protein supplements will add weight because they also contain lots of sugars and fats.  It also depends on what you mix them with.  Make sure you read the labels and look for one without fat or added sugar.\n\nBut in reality, the best source of protein is natural foods.  Fish, chicken, turkey, legumes, hard cheeses are all good sources
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Yes, you can intake too much protein, but if you're young and healthy it shouldn't be a problem. The danger is only if you are not drinking enough water with your protein intake. You can cause kidney damage because protein, on an atomic level, is a HUGE molecule. Too many of them can clog the tubules in your kidneys (your filtration system) and cause kidney damage. \nUnless you're doing "high protein" all day long for months, though, it shouldn't be a problem. Just keep drinking water too to keep your kidneys from clogging up.\n\nI hope this answer helps.
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when you have a lack of calcium and protein.  Sometimes it can be a hormone deficiency or its time for you to stop