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News Topical, Digital Desk : Protein is a very important nutrient for the body which helps in muscle repair, cell formation and overall body development. But consuming protein in excess can cause many health problems. Nowadays, due to fitness and weight loss trends, people have started consuming high-protein diet, in which they ignore its side effects.
If excessive protein is consumed for a long time, it can have a negative effect on various parts of the body. Some side effects are given here, so let's know about some side effects of eating too much protein-
Pressure on the kidneys
High protein intake puts extra pressure on the kidneys, which can increase nitrogen and urea levels. This can affect kidney function, especially if there is already a kidney problem .
Dehydration problem
Eating more protein requires the body to consume more water to flush out the extra nitrogen. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, headaches and fatigue.
Digestion problems
High-protein diets are low in fiber, which can lead to constipation, bloating, and abdominal pain, especially when animal-based proteins are consumed in large quantities.
Risk of weight gain
It is another matter that protein helps in weight loss, but if taken in excess with calories, it gets stored as fat, which leads to weight gain.
Heart disease risk
Consuming high amounts of protein from red meat and processed meat can increase cholesterol and saturated fat in the body, which increases the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Calcium deficiency and its effect on bones
Excessive protein intake can cause calcium deficiency in the body, which can weaken bones and increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Effects on the Liver
Consuming too much protein puts extra pressure on the liver, which can affect liver function.
Metabolic imbalance
Excess protein can cause the body's metabolism to become unbalanced, which can result in fatigue and weakness.
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