Why are proteins important for our body?
Proteins are essential for our body to function on a daily basis. Our body contains more than 10,000 types of proteins that can be found everywhere in our body, from the muscles to the hair on our heads. Proteins not only give us energy but also repair our cells and are important for our immune system. But can you also consume too much proteins? The answer: yes.
Dietician Sapna Bhalsod says the following about it“Everyone is different, so for a healthy person 0.8-1 g/kg protein is sufficient”she explains. “However, if you are trying to build muscle mass or have a chronic illness such as cancer or an autoimmune disease this could be as high as 1-1.2g/kg or even higher.” So you can consume too much protein if your protein intake exceeds your physical needs.
What happens if you eat too much protein?
Too much of anything is never good, and this also applies to the daily intake of proteins. The consequences of consuming too much protein are dire. Excessive amounts of protein that your body does not use are stored as fat. It can also do it LDL-cholesterol, also called ‘bad’ cholesterol, and increase the risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). She adds that people with health problems can also be negatively affected by excessive protein intake.
How much protein is enough?
For a healthy person, the norm is 10-35% of the daily calorie intake. About 0.8 grams of proteins per kilogram of body weight. If you exercise, you will soon need 1.2-1.4 g/kg. And if you do strength training and want to build muscle mass, it is higher: 1.6-1.8 g/kg.
So it’s important to make sure we get enough protein to stay healthy and strong. “The best source of complete proteins that are bioavailable comes from animal products,” says Sapna Bhalsod.
2023-09-09 17:55:33
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