I got this from an article. I've posted the link below. :
Protein Excess
What sorts of problems can longterm excess consumption of protein lead to? Doctors like McDougall point out that excess protein in diet can contribute (not cause) to osteoporosis, for example.
Diets high in protein are often also high in purines -- this can lead to gouty arthritis.
Diets high in the sulpher containing amino acids might put people at greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
Diets high in protein stress the kidneys, because the kidneys have to get rid of the protein breakdown by-products, which can be very toxic if left to accumulate.
from: http://timinvermont.com/vegprotn.htm
how much protein is enough to promote muscle growth but no so much as to cause these problems?
Protein Excess
What sorts of problems can longterm excess consumption of protein lead to? Doctors like McDougall point out that excess protein in diet can contribute (not cause) to osteoporosis, for example.
Diets high in protein are often also high in purines -- this can lead to gouty arthritis.
Diets high in the sulpher containing amino acids might put people at greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
Diets high in protein stress the kidneys, because the kidneys have to get rid of the protein breakdown by-products, which can be very toxic if left to accumulate.
from: http://timinvermont.com/vegprotn.htm
how much protein is enough to promote muscle growth but no so much as to cause these problems?