Health hazards of high protein

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I've been a non-serious bodybuilder spending an hour at the gym 4 days a week for 10 years but dont have much to show for it. I recently read about the importance of nutrition. I want to try the high protein diets but am concerned about possible damage to my kidneys. Is there any authoratative source of information on the matter on the web? I just see lots of sites by magazine peddlers, individuals giving personal experiences, but no sign of controlled tests with rigorous scientific methodology.

There's such a plethora of supplements. Can someone help me distill out the essentials from the crowd? Besides health concerns, i'd also like to know what's effective and what's not.

I'm 29yrs old, 170lbs, mostly muscle.
-carl

 

[Nimrod25]

Bro, everything is hazardous to ur health nowadays, just keep your water intake high and u will be fine.

 

[Willyumyum]

protein isn't overly hazerdous to your kidneys unless you are eating like 3-4 times your weight in grams of protein per day... if you eat 340g of protein at 170 pounds a day, you are fine... general guidlines for protein intake are 1.5 - 2.0 x your bodyweight in grams of protein per day... The only thing that I've been having problems with is stank-ass-syndrome... man my farts reak somethin' awful..

 

[MaxBiceps]

High protein can be bad if your getting on in your years. It's related to
prostate and colon problems, etc. Makes sure to take fiber supplements
when on a high protein diet, cause that stuff can really block you up.

 

[THE BOUNCER]

I've been a non-serious bodybuilder spending an hour at the gym 4 days a week for 10 years but dont have much to show for it. I recently read about the importance of nutrition. I want to try the high protein diets but am concerned about possible damage to my kidneys. Is there any authoratative source of information on the matter on the web? I just see lots of sites by magazine peddlers, individuals giving personal experiences, but no sign of controlled tests with rigorous scientific methodology.

There's such a plethora of supplements. Can someone help me distill out the essentials from the crowd? Besides health concerns, i'd also like to know what's effective and what's not.

I'm 29yrs old, 170lbs, mostly muscle.
-carl

you mean to tell me you have been lifting for 10 years and you are just now learning the importance of nutrition?

 

[FarBeyondDriven]

guess he's a little slow bounce.

 

[BigDogg]

dude if ur questioning whether u should eat right or not to progress, just give up now, it'll just be a chore for ya if thats the way u think. dont waste ur time

 

[Nathan]

I wouldn't be overly concerned about it. There are much more important things that should merit worrying over. A high water intake can also stress the kidneys a bit but it's not bad for you. Just be sure to increase your protein gradually. And there you have my opinion.

 

[cgi2]

dude if ur questioning whether u should eat right or not to progress, just give up now, it'll just be a chore for ya if thats the way u think. dont waste ur time

I dont follow your reasoning. What do you mean eat right? Eat right for what? Gain at any cost? I'm trying to educate myself on the risks involved before I undertake a radical lifestyle shift. I dont want muscle at ANY cost. i do have other things going on for me in life.

Surely it's better to know what I'm getting myself into now than when I have kidney failure.

 

[AnabolicDiabetic]

I'd say 1G per pound of lean bodyweight to start with(or stay with if you get the results you're looking for) and then just bump it up as you feel comfortable. Blood tests for kidney fuction will also put your mind at ease and let you know exactly how YOUR body is reacting. Good luck- AD