Is there such thing as protein overdose?

Question

I'm taking alot of soy protein to gain weight. Can I overdose from eating/drinking too much protein? If so, what are the side effects?

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Answer 1

Yes you can overdo it. I studied nutrition from a PhD in nutritional epidemiology and he presented just this subject. As I remember the number is somewhere around 75 grams of protein daily. Now meat protein is worse because of all the sulfur in the amino acids robs the body of calcium. The body does not store protein so excess is used for energy. In doing so the amino acids must be deaminated or the nitrogenous groups removed and the body eliminates this in urine. The increase in nitrogen is very tough on the kidneys, and the liver must also process all the nitrogen. So don't over do it, and if you must make sure you drink loads of water to flush it out and that will at least be easier on your kidneys.

Answer 2

Protein Overdose

Answer 3

There is an over dose of everything. As Paracelsus said "everything is poison and poison is in everything" too much of anything is bad for you. Specifically proteins, yes there is such a thing as protein overdose, eating a diet too high in protein causes a situation called acidosis, over a long period of time the body will start losing bone density to compensate the acidosis, as minerals are released from the bone to to absorb the acid, this can be a cause for osteoporosis although this is rather rare. This situation is not related to your hydration state. 180 grams or more a day is too much, you have not specified your weight but unless its 360 pounds, eating extra protein will not result is more muscle gains than eating the recommended amounts per level of activity.

Answer 4

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Is there such thing as protein overdose?
I'm taking alot of soy protein to gain weight. Can I overdose from eating/drinking too much protein? If so, what are the side effects?

Ten points to best answer.

Thanks.

Answer 5

Yes you can overdose. Not that I want to scare you but by taking too much protein, be it plant or animal-based, you'll have too much uric acid in your body that your kidney can't dispose of. It'll cause gout, a form of arthritis, to surface once awhile. Gout is not life-threatening but it inflames your joints and you'll suffer in tremendous pain. My dad has that. So becareful with your protein-intake. Everything in moderation.

Answer 6

there is a such thing as a protein overdose just like there is a such thing as a water overdose

Answer 7

It depends on your body weight and how active you are.
"What is the recommended intake of protein?
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is .33 gram (g) of protein per pound of body weight per day. This means that for a 150 lb female, 50 g (150 lbs x .33 g protein) of protein should be consumed in the diet daily. This translates to approximately 12-15% of the total daily calories from protein. This recommendation is for the healthy, moderately active adult. The amount of protein increases slightly for those people that are more active, due to increased needs to build and repair muscle."


1/2 lb of chicken breast, turkey breast, lean ground sirloin or salmon: 50 gm

1/2 lb of halibut or snapper: 45 gm

1/2 lb of cod or haddock: 40 gm

1- 6-oz can albacore tuna: 35 gm

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese: 30 gm

6 extra-large egg whites: 25 gm

1 scoop protein powder: 17 to 25 gm depending on scoop size

1 cup milk (cow or soy) or 1 oz nonfat cheese: 10 gm

"Most Americans already eat more protein than their bodies need. And eating too much protein can increase health risks. High-protein animal foods are usually also high in saturated fat. Eating large amounts of high-fat foods for a sustained period raises the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke and several types of cancer. People who can't use excess protein effectively may be at higher risk of kidney and liver disorders, and osteoporosis."

If you aren't a physically active person, you shouldn't eat more than the necessary daily amount. Good luck!=0)

Answer 8

You can, but very unrealistic if all you are drinking is soy protein. You would have to eat things with protein powder and the likes. Your livers would fail with overdose; your liver can't filter out all the protein in your system.

Answer 9

Go for kettlebell workouts — an average burns 400 calories in 20 minutes.

Answer 10

I've never heard of such a thing. People who lift weights have been taken protein for a long time - plus vitamins and minerals.