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What happens if I eat protein and don't train?

Mass GainSports StrengthWellbeing

What happens if I eat protein and don't train?

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 | By Steve Walker | @SteveWalkerWeb

Protein is one of the essential nutrients for the human body. Our body needs proteins to repair and build muscles, tissues and cells. An improper diet plan can make you exceed the recommended amount of protein without you even noticing it. According to the health experts, men should consume 56 grams of protein each day and women should consume 46 grams. For people trying to lose weight, a high protein diet is suitable as it helps to build muscles. However, exceeding the suggested intake without exercising can have consequences for your health.

Some of the problems people can face, with overconsumption of protein and not exercising, are:

Weight Gain

Consuming more protein means more calories being stored in the body as body fat. As a result of increased body fat, body gains weight. High protein diet may help to reduce weight in the short run, but it does not work out in the long run. If you consume too many eggs and whey protein, you will end up gaining more weight. That is why, if you consume more protein you should work out to burn calories and lose weight.

Dehydration

Increased consumption of protein can result in dehydration. According to the health experts, you should consume extra water to break down protein and get rid of the waste. Half gallon of water per 100 grams of protein is advised to avoid dehydration. Dehydration will drain all the water from your body and make it get water from the blood cells which can result in loss of consciousness, and even death.


Calcium Loss

Overconsumption of protein can make your body to eliminate calcium. As a result of your body losing calcium, bones become weak and the need for calcium grows. As the age grows, the risk of osteoporosis grows and that is seriously dangerous. To avoid this scenario, you should consume calcium more with protein. This will make your bones stronger as well as build muscles.

Kidney Problems

Protein is rich with nitrogen. Kidneys have to function hard to eliminate this extra nitrogen and this can make the kidneys weak and the person can suffer kidney problems. Also the excess consumption of water with protein can make them function constantly and this is not good for the health of the kidneys.

For athletes and common people, protein is essential for health but not in excess amounts. It should be consumed in regular intervals and in suggested amounts to keep the body healthy and avoid the unwanted health circumstances. Best thing you can do is create a balance in your diet plan. Play safe and do not let protein get over you. You are not required to calculate the amount of proteins intake every time you consume it but you can simply create an equilibrium in your diet plan to avoid diseases, stay healthy and build muscles to look attractive and strong.