Contents:
- Medical Video: I ONLY ATE PROTEIN POWDER FOR A WEEK!! (and this is what happened...)
- Side effects that may occur if the body has excess protein
- 1. Increase weight
- 2. Damaging the kidneys
- 3. Risk of osteoporosis
- So, what is the recommended daily protein intake?
Medical Video: I ONLY ATE PROTEIN POWDER FOR A WEEK!! (and this is what happened...)
Every cell and organ in your body needs protein. Because protein is one of the most important nutrients the body needs as an energy source, it helps increase muscle mass, hormone production, and building, maintaining, and replacing damaged body tissue. However, this does not mean you can consume too much food containing protein. Excess protein is also not good for the body.
Side effects that may occur if the body has excess protein
1. Increase weight
Low carbo diet become one of the effective diet methods for losing weight. During this diet, you will be required to replace your carbohydrate intake with more protein.
In fact, excessive protein consumption without realizing it can actually cause weight gain. Especially if you consume sources of animal protein that contain high saturated fat. Not only does the weight go up, but the risk of cholesterol and high blood pressure goes up too.
2. Damaging the kidneys
A study says that excess protein can damage kidney function because it interferes with hormone levels associated with kidney function. Especially for people who already have kidney problems, consuming large amounts of protein can make their kidney condition worse. But this does not apply to those who have normal kidneys.
The kidneys function to help the body filter out all waste produced from protein intake. The more protein that the body must digest, the more amino acids filtered by the kidneys and the kidneys to work harder and more tense than usual. If this condition continues to take care, gradually the condition of the kidney will worsen.
3. Risk of osteoporosis
Based on research published in the journal American of Clincal Nutrition, it is known that consuming too much protein can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Too much consumption of protein can make the body more easily lose calcium, so that it eventually triggers osteoporosis. But this is still a debate.
So, what is the recommended daily protein intake?
As mentioned above, protein is an important nutrient needed by the body. But, lack or excess protein is also not good. That's why you must balance your protein intake with good carbohydrates and fats.
Actually, the daily protein needs of each person varies depending on body weight and the type of daily activities that are undertaken daily. Even so, based on the Indonesian Ministry of Health's Nutrition Adequacy Figures (AKG) table, the recommended standard for protein sufficiency for Indonesians aged 17 - 60 years is around 56 - 59 grams / day for women, while for men 62 - 66 grams per day . But this will all be adjusted again to your daily activity level.
The more dense and intense your physical activity is, the more protein your body needs. Therefore, it's good to consult your daily protein needs with a doctor or registered nutritionist in order to be well fulfilled. This is especially important for those of you who often do sports.
