How Much Protein is Too Much Protein?
Your body is in a constant state of flux - and we don’t mean the indecisive, not-sure-where-life-is-going kind of flux. What we mean is your body is constantly breaking down and rebuilding its own tissues. Basically, your body is a wonderful thing!
Under certain circumstances, our need for protein increases, too. Things like sickness and increased physical activities are both factors that means our body will need more protein than normal. We need to consume enough protein for us to be able to function.
However, don’t worry if you eat too much protein! Our bodies have clever ways of breaking down and storing excess protein as energy. On the other hand, even though a relatively high protein intake is healthy and safe, eating massive amounts of protein is unnatural and may cause harm to our bodies.