10 Side Effects Of Overindulging In Protein

Did you know that diets that are high in protein can cause calcium loss, leading to poor bone health or osteoporosis?

Higher intake of saturated fats and cholesterol increases the risk of heart-related disease.

Excessive protein is usually stored as fat, which leads to weight gain.

Eating excessive red meat is related to cancers such as colorectal, breast and prostate cancer.

A high-protein diet can damage the kidneys of those individuals with pre-existing Kidney disease 

High protein can decrease hydration.

If you're lactose-intolerant, there's a high chance of experiencing diarrhea if you have a high-protein diet.

Food items that are high in carbs are usually less in fiber, causing constipation.

Eating too much protein can also cause bad breath, especially if you restrict your carb intake.

As per the National Institute of Health (NIH), the international Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 g per kg of body weight.