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High protein diets are dangerous
Some weight-trainers and bodybuilders believe that high protein diets lead to increased muscle mass. This isn't true - it is stimulation of muscle tissue through exercise, not extra dietary protein, that leads to muscle growth. Fad diets, such as the Atkin's diet, that favour very high-protein (>35% energy) and fat and very low-carbohydrate (25% energy) intake may be are harmful. The drawbacks of very high protein diets include:
Very High protein diets usually advocate very low intake of carbohydrates. Glucose, made when the body breaks down (metabolises) dietary carbohydrate, is the body's preferred fuel source. If the body doesn't receive enough dietary carbohydrate, it will break down muscle tissue to make glucose. This causes muscle wastage, reduced metabolism, and a build-up of ketones (by-products of protein metabolism).
Low fibre intakes can result in consitpation, bowel disorders and increased risk of colon cancer
There is evidence to suggest that the heart may not function as well if its main source of fuel is ketones.
A high intake of animal products are usually recommended which can be high in saturated fats and cholesterol, associated with a range of conditions including heart disease.
The liver and kidneys are put under strain because they have to detoxify and eliminate unusually high quantities of protein byproducts. Kidney problems may be exacerbated in people with diabetes.
Increased risk of developing gout and gall bladder colic
Increased losses of body calcium may increased risk of osteoporosis
Increased risk of dehydration
Moderate-high protein diets
http://www.healthyeatingclub.com/info/articles/nutrients/protein.htm
Some weight-trainers and bodybuilders believe that high protein diets lead to increased muscle mass. This isn't true - it is stimulation of muscle tissue through exercise, not extra dietary protein, that leads to muscle growth. Fad diets, such as the Atkin's diet, that favour very high-protein (>35% energy) and fat and very low-carbohydrate (25% energy) intake may be are harmful. The drawbacks of very high protein diets include:
Very High protein diets usually advocate very low intake of carbohydrates. Glucose, made when the body breaks down (metabolises) dietary carbohydrate, is the body's preferred fuel source. If the body doesn't receive enough dietary carbohydrate, it will break down muscle tissue to make glucose. This causes muscle wastage, reduced metabolism, and a build-up of ketones (by-products of protein metabolism).
Low fibre intakes can result in consitpation, bowel disorders and increased risk of colon cancer
There is evidence to suggest that the heart may not function as well if its main source of fuel is ketones.
A high intake of animal products are usually recommended which can be high in saturated fats and cholesterol, associated with a range of conditions including heart disease.
The liver and kidneys are put under strain because they have to detoxify and eliminate unusually high quantities of protein byproducts. Kidney problems may be exacerbated in people with diabetes.
Increased risk of developing gout and gall bladder colic
Increased losses of body calcium may increased risk of osteoporosis
Increased risk of dehydration
Moderate-high protein diets
http://www.healthyeatingclub.com/info/articles/nutrients/protein.htm
