9 Popular Protein Myths You Need to Stop Believing

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

We investigated the most popular protein myths and these are the ones that you absolutely need to stop believing.

First, bodybuilders aren’t the only people supposed to pay close attention to their protein intake. Even if you’ve never stepped into a gym or thought about getting a pair of running shoes, your body normally needs protein.

Actually, protein isn’t only great for muscle mass, but also for boosting metabolism and staying satiated. And these health benefits are backed up by scientific research. Protein seems to get people talking, but just because they’re talking doesn’t necessarily mean they’re speaking the truth.

This department has so much false advice being thrown around that we had to uncover the most common culprits for you because unless you’re actively watching out for these protein traps, you may end up widening your waist rather than slimming down.

We’ve got 9 protein myths to bust. Continue reading through the slides. We’ve got 9 protein myths to bust.

9 Popular Protein Myths You Need to Stop Believing

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#1 – There’s No Such Thing as too much Protein

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You’ve probably heard that your daily diet doesn’t include enough protein and that you need more and much more, but that’s not the case for most individuals. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that adults aged between 19 and 30 consume nearly 100 grams of protein per day, which is double the recommended amount for a person who eats a 2,000 calorie diet.

But what happens when you eat too much protein? If you’re a high-protein dieter for a long time, you could be raising your risk of kidney damage. Researchers from Rovira I Virgili University found that high-protein dieters had 66% more at risk of dying than those who eat a lesser amount of protein. So just be mindful not to leap over your daily limit.

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#2 – Powders Can Substitute Whole
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Protein shakes are amazing for two reasons, first, they’re a convenient post-gym choice, and second, our bodies can easily absorb the powder they’re made of. But that doesn’t mean that drinking a shake equates to cutting into a steak.