QUOTE(gannicholas @ Jul 5 2012, 01:14 AM)
This
http://www.daveywaveyfitness.com/nutrition...o-much-protein/Eventhough some may not agree on the side effect of too much protein
Well, if things can be avoided, why not right?

1. That's probably the only real issue, unwanted weight gain from excess calories. But then again, everthing else you eat can also cause this, not only protein.
2. This is more due to the individual themself such as issues with one's digestive system. Also, if you're not eating your greens or whatever source of fiber you like, then being constipated is your fault, not your protein intake's.
3 and 4. Possible, sure, if you're not drinking enough water, but again, who's fault is that?
5. Elevated liver enzymes is a real thing, but it's not caused by the protein in your diet.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/elevated-...DSECTION=causes http://www.livestrong.com/article/18869-ca...-liver-enzymes/ http://www.puristat.com/livercleansing/liverenzymes.aspx6. This is pretty obviously due to the lack of knowledge of the individual in planning their diet. It's not a side effect of protein, rather a side effect of a poor diet as a whole.
7. The writer even states that protein has nothing to do with heart disease.
8. The statement is inconclusive. And thus far, kidney problems do not come about in relation to protein intake unless the individual already has a kidney illness/disorder.
Another problem is that there isn't a known upper threshold value for protein intake (not that I know of so far, at least), and even if there is, it'd be far from easy to hit that amount. 1g/lb is fine, 1.5g/lb is fine, 2g/lb is also fine. Most people barely make the 1.5g/lb mark, so there isn't much need to worry there.
This post has been edited by -Dan: Jul 5 2012, 02:59 AM