Signs You Could Be Eating Too Much Protein

Fat and carbs both have their fair share of haters, but protein is pretty much always getting good press. It's easy to see why. Protein is an essential nutrient for strong bones, muscles, skin and pretty much every other part of the body, and it is responsible for thousands of different chemical reactions to make sure your body functions at its best. But that doesn't mean more is always better.

Despite the National Academies of Medicine recommends consuming between 10 and 35 percent of the daily calories from protein (equivalent to 50 grams to 175 grams), people often adopt high-protein diets in the hopes of losing weight or toning up. A review published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle found there is no benefit to consuming more protein than recommended as increased consumption had no significant improvement on athletic performance it only led to minimal muscle gain in healthy adults who were involved with resistance exercise training.

In fact, eating too much protein will do more harm than good for healthy individuals, often compromising at the expense of fiber, carbohydrates or other necessary nutrients. Read the full article on warning signs to tell if you might be packing too much protein into your day.