Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Protein?

[gettingthere 11]

Hope you all had a great Christmas!

I am only Two and a bit weeks out and have no problems drinking. All the instructions from the nutritionist were about cramming as much Protein as I could in the early days. I am still on full liquids so I have low fat milk and a number of Protein Drinks throughout the day. I usually stop counting after the 70 g protein mark. Today I looked in this and I had 700-800 cals and up to 120g Proteins. Is there such a thing as too much protein? Should I cut down?

[Rootman 1,101]

I too had to look it up and found a pertinent article through Google: http://www.daveywaveyfitness.com/nutrition/8-side-effects-of-too-much-protein/

The article mention needing 0.4 grams per pound of body weight, 0.6 if physically active. That seems to fit in for most people but seems like too little for people with lower body weights.

[gettingthere 11]

Thanks Rootman! With 0.4g/lb, I need 125 grams per day, so I need to aim a bit higher rather than lower for the moment.... great!

[Tlmiller2971 10]

My NUT told us there is such a thing as too much Protein and to aim for 60 - 80. If we go over occasionally that's ok But on a regular basis increases ketones and can affect your kidneys

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I just had labs drawn and my kidney levels were all screwed up . My nutritionist says how much Protein you need goes by our height.

[SuperMom 33]

Too much Protein and you can end up with gout. That is what my doc said. He said don't go too far over 80-90 for me. I am 5'1".

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Yes there is a such thing as too much Protein. The best way to judge how much YOU need is to get this information from your dietician or nutritionist. The answer is always changing too. Take care of yourselves!! Xoxo

[gettingthere 11]

Thanks everybody! I have recently asked my nutritionist who said not to worry about it as it is short term. At this stage (5 wks post -op), I need to focus on taking in ENOUGH Protein to ensure proper healing. I guess that is what I pay her for so I will take her advice and stop worrying about it!