Question 1

can eating a high protein diet affect urine odour?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Not to a significant extent.

Question 2

is eating a high protein diet bad for your kidney health?

Accepted Answer

It can be: A high protein diet can affect kidney health.  This occurs because diets rich in protein can damage the glomerular membrane (a "filter" in the kidneys) and lead to kidney disease.

Question 3

how come a link said eating a high protein diet can lower the risk of high blood pressure by 40%, instead of saying it would lower the blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Lowering the risk: of any disorder is preventive in nature.  If you already have high blood pressure then you can be treated for it.  If we have a healthy lifestyle it can help us lower the risk of many things.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

i have recently hired a well regarded fitness coach.  i have high cholesterol.   i am eating a high protein diet but i see that the cholesterol in these foods are high.   will being on a high protein diet raise my cholesterol in my blood?   thank you.

cholesterol  and high protein diet

Accepted Answer

Low carbohydrate die: If you are on a high fat/ high protein diet with extremely few carbohydrates, you would start to metabolize fat more and your triglycerides and fats could decrease.

Question 5

and would you be more healthy by eating a very high protein diet?

Accepted Answer

Very high protein di: No! too high protein diet causes stresses to kidney. Balanced diet = carb-protein-greens and good lifestyle. If very active, long distance runner, endurance sports, protein timing before and after exercise if vital for better results and less consequences. Talk to trainer.

Question 6

what will eating a low calorie, high protein diet do to the body?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the exten: of the change from an average diet. 
normally we need about 10x weight in pounds to maintain weight. 10-20% below that, you'll lose weight. If you don't do muscle stimulation (weight lifting) it will be mainly loss of muscle. 50% less than required calories could cause metabolic serious problems. Protein causes a bit more kidney work. W. normal kidneys, doesn't matter.

Question 7

i lost 38 kg in a high protein diet but now that i have stoped i can't stop eating....

Accepted Answer

Get a health coach.: This is true on all types of drastic , quick weight loss diets. The best would be to have a well rounded , healthy diet which will allow you to control your weight , maintain it and not cause a "yo-yo" effect on your body.

Question 8

my blood test showed "slightly elevated" bun (25mg). however, i eat a high protein diet and my dr did not tell me to fast or avoid eating protein before the test. are these results valid?

Accepted Answer

They are valid: diet does need to be taken into account, also degree of hydration

Question 9

is a very high protein diet (35-50% total calories) dangerous for a weightlifter eating an unprocessed, produce dense diet?

Accepted Answer

Way too much!: High protein diets are unhealthy.  That is far too much.  If you are not lifting 6 hours a day 5-6 days a week, 52 weeks a year, you cannot gain muscle mass.  So eat more reasonable amounts.

Question 10

does high protein diet cause edema?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: High protein diets maintain serum proteins and this makes edema less likely.

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How come a link said eating a high protein diet can lower the risk of high blood pressure by 40%, instead of saying it would lower the blood pressure?

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I have recently hired a well regarded fitness coach. i have high cholesterol. i am eating a high protein diet but i see that the cholesterol in these foods are high. will being on a high protein diet raise my cholesterol in my blood? thank you. cholesterol and high protein diet

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And would you be more healthy by eating a very high protein diet?

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What will eating a low calorie, high protein diet do to the body?

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I lost 38 kg in a high protein diet but now that i have stoped i can't stop eating....

A member asked:

My blood test showed "slightly elevated" bun (25mg). however, i eat a high protein diet and my dr did not tell me to fast or avoid eating protein before the test. are these results valid?

A member asked:

Is a very high protein diet (35-50% total calories) dangerous for a weightlifter eating an unprocessed, produce dense diet?

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Does high protein diet cause edema?

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