What happens if you consume too much protein?
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In respect to this, how much protein is too much in a day?
Most research indicates that eating more than 2 g per kg of body weight daily of protein for a long time can cause health problems. Symptoms associated with too much protein include: intestinal discomfort and indigestion. dehydration.
Likewise, what disease is caused by excess protein? Amyloidosis is a condition in which too much of a particular protein (amyloid) collects in the organs, so that they are not able to work normally.
Similarly, what are the symptoms of too much protein?
Symptoms associated with too much protein include:
- intestinal discomfort and indigestion.
- dehydration.
- unexplained exhaustion.
- nausea.
- irritability.
- headache.
- diarrhea.
How many grams of protein do I need a day?
The DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, or 0.36 grams per pound. This amounts to: 56 grams per day for the average sedentary man. 46 grams per day for the average sedentary woman.