Starting to question the high protein hype

[Anonymous]

I’ve been working hard on my diet for a year now. I’ve lost fat and retained muscle by eating 100-120 grams of protein daily and lifting weights. I’m a 130 pound woman. I just got new bloodwork at my annual exam. My LDL cholesterol and BUN/creatinine levels are elevated and my doctor thinks my diet is to blame. So what gives? I thought I was doing all the right things!

[Anonymous]

Check your liver and make sure it's ok. You are eating SO MUCH protein!

[Anonymous]

Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

46g based on what? Everything I'm reading says you either need your current weight or your ideal weight in grams of protein... There are plant-based proteins that won't affect your cholesterol like edamame or dairy like cottage cheese or high protein yogurt,

[Anonymous]

More people should just eat intuitively without trying to game macros and whatnot. The longest lived cultures actually eat fairly high carb (healthy carbs). And they aren’t counting macros.

Especially if you are doing things like consuming powder just for protein or eating chicken breast past when it’s appetizing…. These are obviously not good for you and only weaken your ability to respond to your real hunger cues.

OP I’m sure you can turn things around. Enjoy eating normally again.

[Anonymous]

Crazy that you are just now starting to question the high protein hype.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

Well the higher protein diet was my doctor’s idea, who referred me to a dietician. I had bloodwork at 6 months and all was normal. My doctor commended my progress and approved the plan. Now six months later on the same program its a different story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

Well the higher protein diet was my doctor’s idea, who referred me to a dietician. I had bloodwork at 6 months and all was normal. My doctor commended my progress and approved the plan. Now six months later on the same program its a different story.

What is your doctor suggesting now?

[Anonymous]

for bone health middle aged women and older need 1.2 g protein per kg of body weight--for me that is about 60 grams of protein per day

Even Djokovic, a world class tennis player does not eat that much protein--take a look at what he eats every day--he does not eat animal protein until dinner

If you lifted within 3 days of your blood work your bun/creatine scores will be high

Take a break from heavy lifting and retest

Also, don't eat animal protein the morning of your test or the day before--retest

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

Well the higher protein diet was my doctor’s idea, who referred me to a dietician. I had bloodwork at 6 months and all was normal. My doctor commended my progress and approved the plan. Now six months later on the same program its a different story.

Switch doctors. No doctor in his right mind would approve of 120gr of protein for a 130lbs person. You're dealing with wackos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

46g based on what? Everything I'm reading says you either need your current weight or your ideal weight in grams of protein... There are plant-based proteins that won't affect your cholesterol like edamame or dairy like cottage cheese or high protein yogurt,

Yeah, your weight in KILOGRAMS, not in pounds! While some people's livers might be able to tolerate double that, OP's liver obviously cannot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

Well the higher protein diet was my doctor’s idea, who referred me to a dietician. I had bloodwork at 6 months and all was normal. My doctor commended my progress and approved the plan. Now six months later on the same program its a different story.

What is your doctor suggesting now?

A “heart healthy diet” including lean proteins, fiber, and vegetables. Limit dairy. I do all that. I don’t eat red meat or dairy, don’t drink or smoke. She did not tell me to cut back on the amount of protein because I’m 55 and trying to build muscle to preserve bone density. As I said, I’m questioning this guidance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

Well the higher protein diet was my doctor’s idea, who referred me to a dietician. I had bloodwork at 6 months and all was normal. My doctor commended my progress and approved the plan. Now six months later on the same program its a different story.

What is your doctor suggesting now?

A “heart healthy diet” including lean proteins, fiber, and vegetables. Limit dairy. I do all that. I don’t eat red meat or dairy, don’t drink or smoke. She did not tell me to cut back on the amount of protein because I’m 55 and trying to build muscle to preserve bone density. As I said, I’m questioning this guidance.

JHC is your doctor Arnold Swarzenegger?
I guarantee you that your doctor has seriously obese patients who are on oxygen, scoot around on rascals, smoke, drink and eat fast food several times a week.

You are doing gloriously well.

[Anonymous]

The right thing is to eat a balanced diet. Eating that much protein is really hard on your kidneys, as your bloodwork shows.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sigh. Why didn't you get medical advice on your diet before you gave in to stupid trends?

Your protein intake is way too high. Obviously it's going to mess with your creatinine, and if it's high in animal fat, with your cholesterol. Just a few minutes of research could have told you this.

You need 46gr of protein for your weight.

Don't do it again.

Well the higher protein diet was my doctor’s idea, who referred me to a dietician. I had bloodwork at 6 months and all was normal. My doctor commended my progress and approved the plan. Now six months later on the same program its a different story.

What is your doctor suggesting now?

A “heart healthy diet” including lean proteins, fiber, and vegetables. Limit dairy. I do all that. I don’t eat red meat or dairy, don’t drink or smoke. She did not tell me to cut back on the amount of protein because I’m 55 and trying to build muscle to preserve bone density. As I said, I’m questioning this guidance.

How were you getting all that protein?

Just eat a normal amount of protein, no supplements or processed sources like bars or shakes.