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I've heard there is good evidence that weightlifters eating an appropriate (high) protein intake for hypertrophy don't harm healthy kidneys, though the sources
by leereeves 1y ago
I've heard there is good evidence that weightlifters eating an appropriate (high) protein intake for hypertrophy don't harm healthy kidneys, though the sources seemed biased.
But has that statement been debunked for sedentary people or people with kidney disease?
- baxtr 1y agohttps://physiqonomics.com/are-high-protein-diets-bad-for-you/ https://physiqonomics.com/are-high-protein-diets-bad-for-you... Had a great overview. > As long as you have don’t have pre-existing kidney issues, you don’t need to worry about high-protein intakes killing your kidneys, and it’s time to put this myth to bed.
- leereeves 1y agoUnfortunately most of the research cited there was in "resistance-trained" individuals (and one in nurses, who are far from sedentary). The meta analysis also included at least some research on active individuals. And the author is a bodybuilder and fitness coach. The one study of overweight individuals mentioned found no adverse side effects but only lasted six months, which may not be long enough for clinical effects to become obvious. Also, the author overlooked gout entirely. Based on all that, I'm not convinced it is safe for sedentary individuals. I think the author should have written: > As long as you are highly active and have don’t have pre-existing kidney issues...
- jonnybgood 1y agoWhat convinces you that it’s unsafe?
- leereeves 1y agoI'm not convinced that it's unsafe either, but I'd like to see stronger evidence than a blog post citing selected research.