Nutritionists explain what eating too much protein does to your body

It is possible to overdo it with this macronutrient, says Katie Wright
Nutritionists explain what eating too much protein does to your body

Protein has multiple functions within the brain and body but consuming too much of it can be detrimental

You don’t need to be a nutrition expert to know that protein is an essential component of a healthy diet.

From Atkins to keto, a variety of diets promote a low-carb, protein-rich approach to eating, but did you know that consuming too much of it can be detrimental?

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