What are the dangers of high protein diet?

High protein diet can increase the burden on the digestive tract, increase the burden on the kidneys, and increase the risk of osteoporosis.

1. Increasing the burden on the digestive tract

Patients who ingest excessive protein for a long time may increase the acidic substances in the body, resulting in increased burden on the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea, and abdominal distension.

2. Increasing the burden on the kidneys After protein

enters the body, it needs to be metabolized by the kidneys. A long-term high protein diet can lead to an increased burden on the kidneys and may cause kidney disease.

3. Increasing the risk of osteoporosis

Patients who eat high protein foods for a long time may cause excessive calcium loss in the body, affecting the fragility of bones, and increasing the risk of osteoporosis.