Can you actually eat “too much” protein — and what happens if you do? 🤔

Yep, you can overdo protein — especially if you’re stacking shakes/bars on top of an already protein-heavy diet. One high-protein day won’t ruin your life, but doing it consistently can bring some issues:

• Gut complaints: bloating, heaviness, constipation (often because fiber is low 🥦).
• More kidney workload for people with existing kidney problems. If your kidneys are healthy, it’s usually fine — but no need to push extremes.
• Dehydration: higher protein sometimes means you need more water 💧.
• Extra calories: protein has calories too, so you can accidentally end up in a surplus and gain weight.

How to tell you’re “over” your protein?

• If you’re regularly eating well above your target (like +30–50% or more) for weeks.

Simple targets:

• For most people aiming to be healthier/leaner: ~1.2–1.6 g/kg/day.
• If you lift seriously: ~1.6–2.2 g/kg/day often works.

How to use our app (if it tracks macros) 📱:

• Set a daily protein goal in your profile.
• Log food for 3–7 days and look at the weekly average, not one “perfect” day.
• If you’re constantly above target, try:

- swapping one shake for a regular meal or cutting “protein snacks”,

- adding veggies/whole grains/beans for fiber,

- keeping an eye on water intake.

If you have kidney/liver conditions or you’re unsure, check with a doctor. Protein is your buddy — just don’t turn it into your whole personality 😄