While many of us are coming to terms with the
dangers of high protein diets, many more of us are still questioning if we are getting enough or the right type of protein.
The other, and to my mind, far more important point is what is the effect on long term
health of high protein diets and consumption of protein supplements?
Taken together, these investigations indicate that a certain degree of lean mass protection is gleaned from the
consumption of a higher protein diet during prolonged periods of energy deficit.
As a leading authority in dietary research, CSIRO was a logical place to start for the many dietitians and consumers who contacted CSIRO with concerns about the
promotion of high protein diets without reliable supporting evidence.
One of the
advantages of high protein diet is that reduces the muscle loss when you are losing weight, which will reduce the chances of regaining weight after ending the diet.
One of the earliest
proponents of high protein diets was the distinguished German physiologist Dr. Carl Voit (1831 - 1908).1, 2 After studying laborers who consumed approximately 3100 Calories daily, he concluded that protein intake for people should be 118 grams (g) per day — this value became known as the «Voit standard.»
what are your thoughts on exercising, as I have seen a
lot of high protein diets not recommend too much exercise... do you think this could be interfering with ketosis somehow?
«Potential long - term negative
impact of high protein diets: Research highlights need for better nutritional management in chronic kidney disease.»
- Research does support the
use of High protein diets, but you'll be shocked at what they consider to be high protein (page 78)
Studies over the past century have consistently confirmed Professor Chittenden's findings, yet you would hardly know it with the present day
popularity of high protein diets.
In 2001 the Nutrition Committee of the American Heart Association published a long overdue review warning people of the
dangers of high protein diets, like the Atkins, the Zone, and Sugar Busters diets.14 Unfortunately, this one statement in an otherwise valuable report is scientifically incorrect: «Although plant proteins form a large part of the human diet, most are deficient in 1 or more essential amino acids and are therefore regarded as incomplete proteins.»
Recently, there has been some discussion of the deleterious effect
of high protein diets on longevity but I haven't found too much on the potential effects of the Paleo diet on your body and mind in the shorter term.
More importantly, the satiating effects
of high protein diets were abolished in PYY null mice [233].
Halton TL and Hu FB 2004 The effects
of high protein diets on thermogenesis, satiety and weight loss: a critical review.
Summary: This study examines the effects
of high protein diets on fat loss in cats.