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

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 3/24/2015

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