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> potentially hard on your kidneys Is there data for that? IIRC, for healthy kidneys this amount should not be an issue, slightly more per lb shouldn't be eit
by dagoat 8y ago
> potentially hard on your kidneys
Is there data for that?
IIRC, for healthy kidneys this amount should not be an issue, slightly more per lb shouldn't be either.
I'm not sure what weight training communities you refer to, but in bodybuilding and strength circles amounts that high and higher aren't often considered "way overkill".
Anywhere between 0.75-1.25g/lb is where I shoot for, depending on my goals. But I have gone higher than 2g/lb for extended periods of time in the past
- cgh 8y agoYou are correct. The whole “beware of protein” narrative is completely wrong-headed. People here would likely be astounded by how much protein strength athletes eat with nothing but positive health effects.
- st26 8y agoIt's really more like a balance narrative. Hit reasonable ratios of protein, fats, and carbs. High protein, low fat, low carb, low protein, high carb, high fat- collectively we've tried them all through one fad or another. Currently IMO we're in a blowback period where we are seeing high carb is not panning out and many people are still afraid of fat, so protein is the next savior in line.