Protein metabolism results in ammonia production. Ammonia is extremely toxic to the human body. The liver converts ammonia byproducts into urea, which is then secreted in the kidneys and passes into the urine to be excreted. Amino acids and proteins in the blood are reabsorbed in the kidney. read more
Unfortunately, there is also research that low protein diets can have a similar affect by reducing intestinal calcium absorption so it remains inconclusive if this is a demonstrable side effect. High Protein Diets and Renal Problems. This is a long-standing cited potential side effect of high protein diets. read more
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are the hottest thing since sliced flank steak, and every food marketer in the known universe appears to want a piece of the protein pie. Body builders are snatching, grabbing, and gulping down protein shakes. read more
Effect of a high-protein, energy-restricted diet on body composition, glycemic control, and lipid concentrations in overweight and obese hyperinsulinemic men and women read more