Debunked: a high protein diet is bad for your kidneys

Protein is NOT bad for your kidneys

THIS IS NOT TRUE

In healthy humans there is no evidence for this claim. People with chronic kidney disease should, at certain stages of their disease, eat low amounts of protein in their diet.

But for healthy humans this is not an issue and your kidneys are very capable to handle large amounts of protein in your diet, so enjoy that protein-rich meal!


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