Most healthy people don’t need to worry about consuming too much protein. But if you have health problems, like kidney disease, you need to monitor your protein intake.
Focusing too much on protein could mean you’re neglecting other important nutrients, like fiber.
“Fiber is only found in plant foods, so depending on the source of protein, a high-protein diet that overly emphasizes animal foods and doesn’t include enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains could also be a low-fiber diet,”
Excessive protein intake long term can strain your kidneys, especially if you’re at risk for kidney problems
And, be sure to drink more water if you’re upping your protein.
It can lead to an increased risk of dehydration.
As the body requires more water to metabolize and eliminate the byproducts of protein breakdown.”