Protein (how much is too much for the kidneys to handle?)
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While not really being able to answer that question, I will give you a qualified answer to a similar question.
How much protein should you take in.
Are you a body builder? If thats the case, most bodybuilding sources recommend 1.5 to 2 grams per lb of bodyweight, in your case no more than 320 g per day. If your just a generally active person, then 1 g per lb of bodyweight should suffice.
I have read that the liver is supposed to have a hard time with high amounts of protein, but I can honestly say I've never seen how much is too much. These guidelines seem to be the norm.
How much protein should you take in.
Are you a body builder? If thats the case, most bodybuilding sources recommend 1.5 to 2 grams per lb of bodyweight, in your case no more than 320 g per day. If your just a generally active person, then 1 g per lb of bodyweight should suffice.
I have read that the liver is supposed to have a hard time with high amounts of protein, but I can honestly say I've never seen how much is too much. These guidelines seem to be the norm.
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most of the time kidney disease is hereditary(sp??), diabetes could also cause kidney problems.. but studies have shown that with normal renal function high protein diets will have no effect on kidney function, or kidney related problems. so basically if you eat 1gram per lb of body weight then you're A okay! probably no more than 1.5 gram per lb, unless you're on performance enhancing supplements(vitamin S!, lol), then your body would require significantly more, but thats an entirely different discussion!
im just curious but where do you get soo much protein if you're conserned with getting too much?! i have to kick myself in the butt to get 200grams a day..
im just curious but where do you get soo much protein if you're conserned with getting too much?! i have to kick myself in the butt to get 200grams a day..
I kinda wondered the same thing, When I first read (I think it was in Men's Health or something) that active men should have no more than 2 grams per lb of bodyweight, I couldn't figure out how I was supposed to get that much. Kinda makes you think if Mens health is put out by a protein supplement producer hmmmmm.mreik said:
There is a threshold that your body will not absorb any more protein for rebuilding muscles. After that, the protein calories get stored as fat calories.
does creatine/celltech do anything to the kidneys
i think you can eat as much protein as you want as long as you have a lot of water. water is critical.
creatine is the same situation. without enough water, you can have kidney stones if you take creatine. so drink water like a madman.
creatine is the same situation. without enough water, you can have kidney stones if you take creatine. so drink water like a madman.
First of all,thank you all for getting back to me on that.To answer your question Mreik,I actually dont get that much protein.I get about 160-180 g a day,by protein shakes and meals.I want to take it up alot more than just 180 g though.I heard bad things about too much protein.So I wanted to ask and see if it was true before I started taking more in on a daily basis.Now that I see that that even 320 g would be fine,Im not worries at all since I know Id NEVER get anywhere close to that lol.Thanks again.
Int J Sport Nutr. 1998 Dec;8(4):426-47. Related Articles, Links
Effects of exercise on dietary protein requirements.
Lemon PW.
Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine, 3M Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada N6A 3K7.
This paper reviews the factors (exercise intensity, carbohydrate availability, exercise type, energy balance, gender, exercise training, age, and timing of nutrient intake or subsequent exercise sessions) thought to influence protein need. Although there remains some debate, recent evidence suggests that dietary protein need increases with rigorous physical exercise. Those involved in strength training might need to consume as much as 1.6 to 1.7 g protein x kg(-1) x day(-1) (approximately twice the current RDA) while those undergoing endurance training might need about 1.2 to 1.6 g x kg(-1) x day(-1) (approximately 1.5 times the current RDA). Future longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these recommendations and asses whether these protein intakes can enhance exercise performance. Despite the frequently expressed concern about adverse effects of high protein intake, there is no evidence that protein intakes in the range suggested will have adverse effects in healthy individuals.
Effects of exercise on dietary protein requirements.
Lemon PW.
Faculties of Health Sciences and Medicine, 3M Centre, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada N6A 3K7.
This paper reviews the factors (exercise intensity, carbohydrate availability, exercise type, energy balance, gender, exercise training, age, and timing of nutrient intake or subsequent exercise sessions) thought to influence protein need. Although there remains some debate, recent evidence suggests that dietary protein need increases with rigorous physical exercise. Those involved in strength training might need to consume as much as 1.6 to 1.7 g protein x kg(-1) x day(-1) (approximately twice the current RDA) while those undergoing endurance training might need about 1.2 to 1.6 g x kg(-1) x day(-1) (approximately 1.5 times the current RDA). Future longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these recommendations and asses whether these protein intakes can enhance exercise performance. Despite the frequently expressed concern about adverse effects of high protein intake, there is no evidence that protein intakes in the range suggested will have adverse effects in healthy individuals.