whey protein dangerous?

Nyisles2004 · 05-26-2005, 06:10 PM

I got a physical yesterday, and my physician advised me to stop taking whey protein, he added that studys have yet to conclude whether it could lead to kidney or other organ damage. He said its not a good idea to put something into your body at such a high concentration. Its hard for me to ignore what the doctor said, but do you guys think he is way off base??

eh52874 · 05-26-2005, 06:45 PM

I hope that isnt true! I have 4 scoops daily in 2 shakes. That's 20 grams of protein a scoop. Who wouldve thought protein to be dangerous?

vegman · 05-26-2005, 07:00 PM

Oh please.... Doctors only speculate

reg56 · 05-26-2005, 07:01 PM

When I die from whey, I'll let you know.

vegman · 05-26-2005, 07:04 PM

Whey is the leading cause of death in America

Todd_ · 05-26-2005, 07:12 PM

drink lots of water and continue to use your whey

In a perfect world though, Id not want to have to resort to supplementing my protein

**Prince** · 05-26-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyisles2004

I got a physical yesterday, and my physician advised me to stop taking whey protein, he added that studys have yet to conclude whether it could lead to kidney or other organ damage. He said its not a good idea to put something into your body at such a high concentration. Its hard for me to ignore what the doctor said, but do you guys think he is way off base??

Just remember medical doctors are not nutritonists and most of them only know what they learned in their one semester nutrition course in med school.

LAM · 05-26-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyisles2004

I got a physical yesterday, and my physician advised me to stop taking whey protein, he added that studys have yet to conclude whether it could lead to kidney or other organ damage. He said its not a good idea to put something into your body at such a high concentration. Its hard for me to ignore what the doctor said, but do you guys think he is way off base??

your physician is an idiot..whey protein has been used by bodybuilders for over 50 years. with no evidence at all that what conclude that it is in any way harmfull.

I would take a guess and say that he is very old and probably doesn't think too highly of resistance training either.

maniclion · 05-26-2005, 08:15 PM

Bomb Similac, they're killing babies!

A doctor once told me to stop lifting heavy cause if I quit lifting my muscles would turn to fat.

seven11 · 05-26-2005, 08:46 PM

hahahahah

XcelKrush · 05-26-2005, 09:20 PM

Ive heard eating too much protein is hard on your kidneys, but weightlifters require more protein than your average person. So unless your consuming much more than your daily needs, dont worry about it.

musclepump · 05-26-2005, 11:10 PM

Tell him to fuck off. There has never been one study to show protein in a healthy individual would be harmful. These myths came about after testing high protein diets on people with already faulty kidneys.

Todd_ · 05-26-2005, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by musclepump

Tell him to fuck off.

thats some pretty solid advice

mervin · 05-26-2005, 11:14 PM

When doing heavy resistance lifting your body requires more protien. The reason people have kidney problems from protein is they go on crazy protein diets to lose weight and consume only high protein foods. Large amounts of protein, when balanced with a good amount of carbs, fiber, viggies and water poses no medical threat.

ricky_rocket · 05-27-2005, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nyisles2004

I got a physical yesterday, and my physician advised me to stop taking whey protein, he added that studys have yet to conclude whether it could lead to kidney or other organ damage. He said its not a good idea to put something into your body at such a high concentration. Its hard for me to ignore what the doctor said, but do you guys think he is way off base??

Too much of anything can be bad for you. Taken in moderation your body can take it in and process it without any problems. Taking whey too much it is possible your body (kidneys) can't handle it.

LAM · 05-27-2005, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ricky_rocket

Taking whey too much it is possible your body (kidneys) can't handle it.

post one medical study that shows this...a healthy kidney can process as much protein as is put into the body

TJ Cline · 05-27-2005, 09:45 AM

You're Doctor should be more concerned about the extremely high amount of fat people are eating, and all the chemicals in our food. With all the crap out there I just don't understand why Doctors are so anti high protein. Next time you visit this Doctor ask him/her about organic food, I would love to hear the response.

bludevil · 05-27-2005, 10:14 AM

I bet your doctor like most, are far from being in shape.

Nyisles2004 · 05-27-2005, 12:20 PM

Actually, My doctor is both in shape and very supportive of weight lifting. Says anything that keeps you in shape he supports. I still don't see why hes so anti protein, but i may lay off it for a little while see if i notice less results.

cjrmack · 05-27-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyisles2004

He said its not a good idea to put something into your body at such a high concentration. Its hard for me to ignore what the doctor said, but do you guys think he is way off base??

How is 24 to 30 grams of protein a "high concentration" or are you having much more than that? If you are it is probably going to waste anyway.

LAM · 05-27-2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cjrmack

How is 24 to 30 grams of protein a "high concentration" or are you having much more than that? If you are it is probably going to waste anyway.

because it's not. general practice MD's talk out of their asses when it comes to nutrition and supplementation for athletes.

racoon02 · 05-27-2005, 06:03 PM

If "Dangerous" is code word for "friggen awsome" then yes it is.

gr81 · 05-27-2005, 06:04 PM

hey man, take a look at these articles, they will help clear up your confusion on the topic i believe;

http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/...ion/kidney.htm

http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/...oprejudice.htm

05-26-2005, 06:10 PM	#1
Nyisles2004 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	whey protein dangerous? I got a physical yesterday, and my physician advised me to stop taking whey protein, he added that studys have yet to conclude whether it could lead to kidney or other organ damage. He said its not a good idea to put something into your body at such a high concentration. Its hard for me to ignore what the doctor said, but do you guys think he is way off base??

05-26-2005, 07:00 PM	#3
vegman 190 Here I Come! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 339	Oh please.... Doctors only speculate Note to self: Eat More, Train Hard, and Eat More!

05-26-2005, 07:04 PM	#5
vegman 190 Here I Come! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 339	Whey is the leading cause of death in America Note to self: Eat More, Train Hard, and Eat More!

05-26-2005, 08:15 PM	#9
maniclion Cartographer of the Mind Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mens Incognita Posts: 20,437 Photos: 10	Bomb Similac, they're killing babies! A doctor once told me to stop lifting heavy cause if I quit lifting my muscles would turn to fat. "We are like tenant farmers chopping down the fence around our house for fuel when we should be using Natures inexhaustible sources of energy — sun, wind and tide. ... I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that." Thomas Edison: In conversation with Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone

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XcelKrush Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntington Beach Profession: Professional Baller Hair-color: Medium Brown Height: 5 foot 11 inches EyeColor: Blue-Green Posts: 434 Photos: 4	Ive heard eating too much protein is hard on your kidneys, but weightlifters require more protein than your average person. So unless your consuming much more than your daily needs, dont worry about it. Age-16 Weight-164 BF %-10<_<12 NationalProfessionalPaintball-Players*League Novice Division.

05-26-2005, 06:45 PM	#2
eh52874 "Weapons Enthusiast" Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 24	I hope that isnt true! I have 4 scoops daily in 2 shakes. That's 20 grams of protein a scoop. Who wouldve thought protein to be dangerous?

05-26-2005, 07:01 PM	#4
reg56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Foxboro, MA Posts: 265 Photos: 3	When I die from whey, I'll let you know.

05-26-2005, 07:12 PM	#6
Todd_ Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: texarkana Posts: 346	drink lots of water and continue to use your whey In a perfect world though, Id not want to have to resort to supplementing my protein

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seven11 Employee of the Month Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Twenkie-ville Posts: 1,210 Photos: 6	hahahahah

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musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,669 Photos: 128	Tell him to fuck off. There has never been one study to show protein in a healthy individual would be harmful. These myths came about after testing high protein diets on people with already faulty kidneys. Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

05-26-2005, 11:14 PM	#14
mervin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 109	When doing heavy resistance lifting your body requires more protien. The reason people have kidney problems from protein is they go on crazy protein diets to lose weight and consume only high protein foods. Large amounts of protein, when balanced with a good amount of carbs, fiber, viggies and water poses no medical threat.

05-27-2005, 09:45 AM	#17
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	You're Doctor should be more concerned about the extremely high amount of fat people are eating, and all the chemicals in our food. With all the crap out there I just don't understand why Doctors are so anti high protein. Next time you visit this Doctor ask him/her about organic food, I would love to hear the response.

05-27-2005, 10:14 AM	#18
bludevil To God be the Glory Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WeightRoom Posts: 1,518 Photos: 25	I bet your doctor like most, are far from being in shape.

05-27-2005, 12:20 PM	#19
Nyisles2004 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 23	Actually, My doctor is both in shape and very supportive of weight lifting. Says anything that keeps you in shape he supports. I still don't see why hes so anti protein, but i may lay off it for a little while see if i notice less results.

05-27-2005, 06:03 PM	#22
racoon02 Tiny Tom Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Clear Lake, Texas Posts: 353 Photos: 8	If "Dangerous" is code word for "friggen awsome" then yes it is. Lift hard, or go home! Zed : Bring out the Gimp. Maynard : But the Gimp's sleeping. Zed : Well, I guess you're gonna have to go wake him up now, won't you?

05-27-2005, 06:04 PM	#23
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	hey man, take a look at these articles, they will help clear up your confusion on the topic i believe; http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/...ion/kidney.htm http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/...oprejudice.htm

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