See full answer to your question here. Herein, what happens when you eat too much protein?
High-protein diets may tout weight loss, but this type of weight loss may only be short-term. Excess protein consumed is usually stored as fat, while the surplus of amino acids is excreted. This can lead to weight gain over time, especially if you consume too many calories while trying to increase your protein intake.
Furthermore, can you get sick from too much protein? And as crucial as this amino acid building block is, if you eat too much of it you could end up with bad breath, weight gain, constipation, diarrhea, dehydration, calcium loss, kidney damage and even heart disease. Suffice to say, eating the right amount of protein is essential for both your short and long-term health.
Regarding this, can too much protein be harmful to the body?
Under certain circumstances, our need for protein can increase. However, if we eat more than we need, the excess protein will be broken down and used for energy. Even though a relatively high protein intake is healthy and safe, eating massive amounts of protein is unnatural and may cause harm.
Can I overdose on protein?
No, You're Not Going to 'Overdose' on Protein. And, in those with a rare genetic disorder, taking in too much protein causes heightened levels of ammonia in the blood, which can contribute to everything from fatigue to death.
