Does protein-rich diet raise risk of gastric or kidney problems? Experts answer

Increasing protein intake may not be linked with gastro issues and kidney problems but a highcarb diet can cause severe harm contended health experts on MondayIn India protein intake is generally low and a highprotein diet does not harm healthy kidneysAccording to the latest metaanalysis published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition a high protein diet is associated with lower Chronic Kidney Disease CKDThe study led by Nanchang University researchers showed a lower CKD risk significantly associated with higherlevel dietary total plant or animal protein especially for fish and seafood intakeldquoA highcarb diet often causes acid reflux while increasing protein intake can mitigate this by lowering carbohydrate consumption Conversely a highcarb diet can lead to uncontrolled blood sugar in diabetics potentially causing chronic diseaserdquo Shashikant Iyengar Metabolic Health Coach told IANSldquoHaving the recommended amount of protein is not hazardous for healthy kidneysrdquo added Dr Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad in a post on XThe top neurologist explained that ldquofor adults above the age of 18 years the recommended protein intake is 1 gm 13 gm and 16 gm per kg body weight for people engaged in minimal moderate and intense physical activity respectivelyrdquoAccording to the recent guidelines issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research and National Institute of Nutrition ICMRNIN the recommended dietary allowance RDA for protein intake is 083g proteinkgday for healthy men and women requirements of 975 per cent of the populationHowever the target is rarely met by most Indians said the expertsDr Piyush Ranjan Senior Consultant ampamp Vice Chairman Department of Gastroenterology Sir Ganga Ram Hospital told IANS that Dr Ranjan said ldquooverall a balanced diet should include good quality and quantity of proteins But excess intake especially of animal proteins and commercial supplements may be detrimentalrdquoHe noted that recommended protein intake for adults varies between 12 mg per kg body weight and that it depends on the physical activity age gender and other comorbid conditionsDr Ranjan said animal and vegetable proteins differ slightly in their qualities and increasing intake may be harmful for people already suffering from kidney issuesldquoExcessive protein intake can lead to certain side effects The most important risk is kidney damage especially in people with preexisting kidney disease Excess of animal protein can also cause a rise in uric acid causing stones in the kidneyrdquo he statedFurther a proteinrich diet is also blamed for causing bloating and other gastrointestinal issuesldquoAmong the gastrointestinal side effects altered bowel habits flatulence and halitosis bad breath may be seen with excessive protein intakerdquo Dr Ranjan saidIyengar however disagrees He said ldquoMore acid reflux symptoms are found after a high carbohydrate diet High carbohydrate diets could induce more acid reflux in the low oesophagus and more reflux symptoms in patients with gastroesophageal reflux diseaserdquoAlso ReadChandipura virus Know all about the infection that has claimed childrens lives in GujaratThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever