Anything more than the recommended level is not good which is same incase of protein in take also. Depending on age, gender, physical activity level, pregnancy and breast feeding etc., the RDA has set some levels like
Normal adult needs 0.8 grams. Of protein / kg body weight daily
Moderate to intense level of physical activity needs between 1.3 to 1.6 grams of protein / kg body weight daily.
More than 1.6grams per kg of body weight is not recommended in any case as it may be showing health related complications like
- Unpleasant breath: Low carbohydrates and high protein leads to ketosis i.e., body making energy from other sources leading to chemical production giving unpleasant smell of breath.
- Constipation : Low carbohydrates also means low fiber intake which leads to unclean and unhealthy digestive system that makes difficult for bowel movements leading to constipation and when the high protein intake along with more dairy products is done leads to diarrhea.
- Fogging of Brain: High protein intake leads to dizziness and brain fogging. As the staple food of brain is carbohydrate and low intake of carbs due to high intake of protein in calorie compensation leads to brain shrinking, feeling foggy or hazy their by lowering mood as well as levels of concentration.
- Dehydration: For human kidneys to remove excess protein and nitrogen waste it needs to work hard so decreased hydration level in body is compulsory as per a study in 2002. This will make us feel thirsty and urinate more which can impact our kidneys in long run.
- Gaining of Weight: Excess protein intake is stored in body but excretes amino acids which leads to temporary weight gain.
