Eating a lot of protein every day — even more than 200 grams — won’t hurt your kidneys if they’re already healthy.

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A Specific High-Protein Weight Loss Program Does Not Impair Renal Function in Patients Who Are Overweight/Obese

Cohort Study

Human

2022 Jan 17

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High Protein Diets and Glomerular Hyperfiltration in Athletes and Bodybuilders: Is Chronic Kidney Disease the Real Finish Line?

Narrative Review

2024 Oct

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Eating a lot of protein doesn't hurt your kidneys, and this is shown by normal test results for kidney health.

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