Too much protein is bad

Although it is true that protein can cause calcium loss from the bones in the short term, this effect does not persist in the long term. In fact, studies consistently show that protein actually improves overall bone health in the long term. Moderating protein intake is often advised in low-carb and ketogenic diets because of glyconeogenesis, not for the purposes of bone health or thwarting osteoporosis. 

Let’s play science says. 

Studies:

• Munger RG, et al. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
• Kerstetter JE, et al. Dietary protein and skeletal health. Current Opinion in Lipidology.
• Bonjour JP. Dietary protein. The Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

Articles: (one), and (two)

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