Myth-Busting: Why High Protein Intake Isn't Unhealthy | PD Podcast Ep.72

Today's episode is on a question that gets asked quite a bit—is a high protein diet unhealthy? Protein does not have stored reserves like fats and carbs. This is why adequate protein intake is so important. Listen in as Austin, Alex, and Sue dive into their own protein intake, protein distribution, and pitfalls of too much or too little, plus a funny story from Alex. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:23) A quick disclaimer (0:52) What is protein? (1:46) What was our protein intake like when we were first starting out? (11:50) What is considered 'high' protein intake? (20:32) Is high protein intake bad for your liver or kidneys? (22:25) How should we distribute our protein intake over the course of a day? (34:11) Pitfalls of having protein intake too low or too high (41:55) Is high protein detrimental to bone health? (46:24) Final thoughts & wrap-up Additional Resources: Dr. Ben House's Website - https://www.deconstructnutrition.com MASS Research Review - https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass 5 Tips for Cooking Protein (Improve Taste & Shelf Life) - https://youtu.be/axR0arcbzjc The effects of consuming a high protein diet (4.4 g/kg/d) on body composition in resistance-trained individuals - https://bit.ly/3P7YA33 Case Reports on Well-Trained Bodybuilders: Two Years on a High Protein Diet - https://bit.ly/3QviPsF High protein consumption in trained women: bad to the bone? - https://bit.ly/3p1vW93 Check out the PD Nutrition Calculator - https://physiquedevelopment.com/calculator Band tee sale! 10% off for podcast listeners. Use code PDPOD at checkout - https://physiquedevelopment.com/product-category/gear Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA Join the Physique Development Training Club - https://physiquedevelopment.app For more videos, articles, and information, head to: https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Austin - https://www.instagram.com/austincurrent_ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2022, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.