Is there such a thing as too much protein?

lainey1217
on 8/19/12 9:04 am - Manchester, CT

I am having to follow an all liquid diet right now due to an attack of Diverticulitis. I have planned almost 900 calories for today but because it includes using greek yogurt along with skim milk in the protein powder mix my protein grams will be at 140. Is that too much?

Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 8/19/12 9:09 am - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

No. Although very large amounts of protein are hard on the kidneys, everything I have read indicates that it takes a couple hundred grams per day to pose a significant threat for people with healthy kidneys.

Lora

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marty69
on 8/19/12 11:51 am - MO

RNY on 06/06/12

Thank You Rita. I was also wondering about what would be to large of a amount. :)

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                          marty

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