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What are the problems with high protein diets? Watch this short video to find out.

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Timestamps:
0:00 The problems with high protein diets
0:24 Protein is hard on your liver
0:45 High protein diets and nutrient deficiencies
1:56 What I recommend on a high protein diet
3:28 How aging affects your ability to process protein

In this video, we’re going to talk about the problems with high protein diets.

It’s true that protein helps trigger the fat-burning process, which is good. However, if your liver is weak, damaged, or bogged down with toxins, it’s not going to be able to handle all that protein. This can cause a lot of bad breath, it can clog up the lymphatic system, and it can build up more toxins and fat in your liver.

Aside from the liver, protein also doesn’t provide all of the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Sources of protein and provide amino acids and some essential fatty acids. However, they don’t provide many of the vitamins and minerals you need on a regular basis.

So if you are consuming nothing but meat, you can develop a lot of nutrient deficiencies—especially in potassium and calcium.

Potassium is vital to:
• Heart health
• Healthy blood sugar levels
• Counteracting toxins
• Muscle health
And much more.

Potassium is only found in plant foods.

If you are on a high-protein diet, I recommend that you eat a lot of low-carb vegetables (7-10 cups a day) to help counteract the problems that too much protein can cause.

Keep in mind that non-starchy vegetables won’t slow down weight loss—even if they do contain small amounts of carbs. Just avoid grains, fruit, and vegetables like potatoes.

The more you age, the more difficult it becomes to process protein. It’s best if you stick to a smaller amount of protein.

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I hope this video helps clarify the problems with high protein diets. Write your thoughts in the comments below.

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