Weight Loss: Is Protein Bad For Your Kidneys

We all have heard eating too much protein is bad for your kidneys. Is this common statement true or false? Watch the short video above to discover everything you need to know.

One of the most popular weight loss protocols available today is a low carb and the Ketogenic Diet. If a dieter keeps their carbohydrate calories extremely low, then fat and protein macronutrient amounts need to increase in order to achieve the proper number of calories for the day.

In terms of fat loss, I'm sure you have heard that eating more protein will help accelerate results. The weight loss evangelists are preaching this all over the press.  What if you eat too much protein? Will it damage your kidneys? Is eating a large amount of protein safe? All of these important questions are addressed in the video above. Simply click the start button to play the short informative video. The information will lead you in the right direction when it comes to losing weight and increasing protein.

Eating more protein has shown to keep a calorie restricted individual full longer. Satiety is a big benefit along with a greater thermic effect in the protein digestion process. What this means is it takes more energy to digest a gram of protein compared to a gram of carbohydrates or fat. Therefore, protein is more costly in terms of calories to burn.

Is increasing protein bad for your kidneys while on a weight loss plan? Click the start arrow on the video and discover the truth.