Doctors and nutrition experts question excessive protein intake

5 articles · Updated · India Today · Apr 28

In India, experts say adults need about 0.83g per kg daily; a 65kg person needs roughly 54g, often already met through regular meals.
They warn excess protein, especially from supplements or animal sources, can worsen bloating, acidity and dehydration, particularly during summer, without necessarily improving muscle gain and may raise metabolic or cardiovascular risks.
Doctors advise lighter sources such as dals, curd, paneer and nuts, spreading intake across meals, staying hydrated and favouring plant proteins over red or processed meat.

Could India's push for more protein be causing hidden health problems, especially during extreme summers?

With both protein deficiency and excess on the rise, how can individuals know what’s truly right for their body and lifestyle?

Is the booming protein supplement market solving a real nutritional problem, or creating new risks and inequalities?