is there a such thing as TOO MUCH PROTEIN

NIXMOMMIE
on 6/4/11 8:43 pm - NC
I think I have a cross addiction to Unjury Chicken Soup protein.  Can I have too much.  I will usually have it in the morning if I am out of milk or at night if I am a lil short on protein for the day.  I am having one now instead of my reg coffee protein shake because iam freezing cold.
                    
Amy R.
on 6/4/11 10:24 pm
The short answer: yes there is such a thing

The longer answer: to hurt yourself, you would have to be eating over 200grams per day on a SUSTAINED basis. In other words, you can't eat lots and lots of protein and overdose in one day. But too much protein is very hard on many internal organs, mainly the kidneys.

I know several postops who eat in the high 100's and do great. The average protein intake in nonops though is around 40grams/day, and some folks don't even make that.

I've personally gone as high as 175grams on a day or two, but I've been told to get my levels up ASAP because they are way too low so that wasn't a problem. Normally now my protein is around 100-130grams per day. I am 2 1/2 years post op.
poet_kelly
on 6/5/11 12:49 am - OH
Techically, yes, but you're very unlikely to eat too much.  How much is too much would vary from person to person, but unless you have kidney disease, it would be a very large amount.  If you have healthy kidneys, I'd stay below 200 grams.  If you do have kidney disease, I'd talk to your doctor about how much to have.

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Price S.
on 6/5/11 8:00 am - Mills River, NC
I have protein first at 4-5 meals and 2 suppliments a day.  That puts me over 100, less than 120 most days. 
There are other chicken broths without protein if you are looking for the same flavor without the protein. 
I still drink a lot of hot tea, herb, to help stay warm. 

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NIXMOMMIE
on 6/5/11 8:32 am - NC
I am familiar with other chicken broths, I just choose this because it is protein rich and deliscious also.
                    
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