Experts Warn High-Protein Supplement Craze May Strain Liver as Most Adults Already Meet Daily Needs
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Updated · The Times of India · Jun 14
Experts Warn High-Protein Supplement Craze May Strain Liver as Most Adults Already Meet Daily Needs
2 articles · Updated · The Times of India · Jun 14
Summary
Commercial protein shakes, bars and fortified snacks are drawing fresh warnings from liver specialists, who say risk rises when intake becomes excessive and relies heavily on supplements rather than regular food.
Dr. Vaibhaw Kumar of Paras Health said the belief that more protein is always better is a major misconception, adding that most people already meet daily needs through normal diets.
Healthy adults can generally consume protein safely within recommended ranges, NIH-backed research suggests, especially when it comes from lentils, dairy, eggs, fish, chicken, nuts, soy and whole grains.
The liver becomes the main concern when supplements add preservatives, additives and other compounds that the body must process, making product quality and quantity more important than protein alone.