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The Problems with High Protein Diets

Page Updated on July 28, 2007

Puts stress on kidneys

Not enough plant matter in the diet

Bad breath

Keitosis

The digestion of protein releases acids that the body usually neutralizes with calcium and other buffering agents in the blood. Eating lots of protein, such as the amounts recommended in the so-called no-carb diets, requires lots of calcium. Some of this may be pulled from bone. Following a high-protein diet for a few weeks probably won't have much effect on bone strength. Doing it for a long time, though, could weaken bone.

Sources: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/protein.html,

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