The Myth of Protein

Have you ever had someone tell you that eating too much protein will destroy your kidneys?

Hopefully you know that this isn't true! So, where did this myth originate from? Many years ago, researchers found that people with damaged kidneys had a more difficult time with high-protein diets because these vital organs are what remove protein's breakdown products. Go figure that people thought this meant that too much protein equals damaged kidneys.

In retrospect, protein doesn't harm your kidneys. So, muscle builders of the world unite! Protein will always be king in the fitness world.

*"Protein Will Harm Your Kidneys." Muscle & Performance Jan. 2011: 22. Print.