6 Signs People are Eating Way Too Much Protein

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Although it is imperative that people’s diets consist of protein, getting too much of it can be detrimental to one’s health and a slew of signs indicate the problem is revealing itself in one’s life. There are many common signs that indicate people are eating too much protein, including the six listed here. Constipation, excess thirst, and bloating are a few of the signs that people may be eating too much protein for their bodies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Protein promotes and maintains good muscle and bone health, and supports normal production of hormones.
  • Most people need a little less than a gram of protein per kilogram of body weight, daily.
  • Excessive thirst or constipation can indicate their protein rich diet might be a little too protein rich.

“Some research has shown that people on high-protein diets that are rich in red meats have higher levels of uric acid in their blood, which increases the risk of gout—a condition causing painful joint inflammation.”

Read more: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/too-much-protein