For proper weight loss and a beautiful body, it is necessary to eat a sufficient amount of protein and cut back on the amount of fast carbohydrates, which are often the cause of excess weight. But is it worth it to completely switch to a protein nutrition system? We will tell you what results this can lead to.
Since it became known about the role that carbohydrates play in weight gain, protein diets have become fashionable. These are food systems that involve a significant reduction in the amount of carbohydrates and fats in the diet, in which most of the calories are taken from protein foods. Such diets can be effective in shedding those extra pounds quickly, but what about health safety?
Psychologist and specialist in intuitive nutrition Elena Kalen told about the dangers of protein diets that seem useful at first glance. An unbalanced diet in all cases can lead to a number of health problems, and excluding enough carbohydrates from the diet too.
1. With a large amount of protein, the body will primarily break down proteins to maintain energy metabolism. In this case, free amino acids are formed, which oxidize the body. As a result, the metabolism slows down, which will further contribute to weight gain.
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2. Calcium is washed out from the bones, which leads to their fragility and fragility, the condition of nails and hair worsens.
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3. The central nervous system suffers, the deposition of fat in the liver increases, vitamin metabolism is disturbed, there is a risk of developing gout.
4. Large intake of protein increases the amount of waste products of their synthesis and makes the kidneys work in an increased filtration mode. This creates an increased load on the excretory system.
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5. Since the source of protein is mainly animal products, along with the excess of protein, the intake of animal fats in the body increases, which raises cholesterol levels and undermines the health of the cardiovascular system.
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6. With a lack of dietary fiber (fiber), which are contained in slow carbohydrates, gastric motility decreases, and the oxidation process leads to decay in the large intestine and intoxication.
