Too much of a good thing

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There are lots of good things in this world, air and water being two of them.  Too much of either, however, can cause you to hyperventilate or drown.

Protein is another one of those good things that you don’t want too much of.  Kidney stones can increase, and damaged kidneys can weaken.  Plus, it’s kind of unpleasant (and expensive) to stuff the equivalent of “20 ounces of grilled chicken breast a day” down your hatch.

So how much is about right? With an average intake of approximately 2500 daily calories, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends “between 63 and 219 grams per day.”  This translates to “between 10 and 35 percent” of total calories from protein.

Resources

https://news.yahoo.com/yes-theres-thing-too-much-212800449.html