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hlthe2b

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1. Way to find out (the HARD way) if you have any underlying renal dysfunction...
Sun Jun 14, 2026, 01:57 PM
Sunday

But, not a good way... Just sayin.

Too little protein is a problem and many diets may be inadequate. But going from somewhat too little to WAAAY TOO much is dangerous, especially for older people, those who may not know they have some underlying kidney dysfunction or other condition that will make handling that much protein problematic, and of course there is the pocketbook hit $$$ from all this added protein to products..

Want to do it more safely? (check with your physician first if you suspect any issues) but then get a good app, like MYFITNESSPAL and log your meals each day. The recipe and diet analyzers on it are superb and let you monitor protein ad well as carbs, fat (by type), sugar (added versus naturally occurring), fiber, multiple vitamins and daily mineral levels and others. I've used it for more than 10 years. You can analyze recipes too. Obviously you can link your exercise as well.

But, don't just go nuts adding protein "blindly"...

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