Understanding the High-Protein Diet: Pros and Cons
Learn about the high-protein diet, its benefits, and potential risks. Explore the impacts on cardiovascular health, hypoglycemia, osteoporosis, and differing opinions on its effectiveness. Discover key recommendations to make wise dietary choices.
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Aya Marwani A High-Protein Diet Lebanese American University
Introduction A high-protein diet is also known as the Atkins diet. It s know by including meals with very high amounts of protein, and very low amounts of carbohydrates. Followed by athletes People trying to lose weight
High-Protein Foods Fish Meat Poultry Eggs Some vegetables and legumes
High-protein diets are also High-fat diets!! Most protein sources are animal ones. These animal sources such as fat cuts, shellfish, eggs and organ meats are all rich in high amounts of fats.
Cardiovascular Disorders The heart arteries are hardened until they block leading to heart attacks and strokes. Oxygen transport deficiency -Atherosclerosis - Atheroma Arteries are not only blocked by cholesterol and fat s accumulation leading to atherosclerosis, but protein is also a villain.
Hypoglycemia A high-protein diet is low in carbohydrates. Taking low amounts of carbs means depriving the body from blood sugar, thus low levels of glucose (fuel of energy). Weakness Paleness Sweating Dizziness Irritating heart beats and breathing rates Malfunction in the brain and muscles
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Digested proteins release acids in the blood. The body neutralizes these acids with calcium taken from the bones. Pores in the bone Deterioration of the vertebral support Easily fractured bones
Opposers allege Some critics claim that the high-protein diet is the most effective diet they have ever followed. More weight loss shorter period Satiation lesser meals Satiety smaller portions
Few Recommendations may save some lives Include three types of macronutrients in each meal. Don t eliminate all kinds of carbs - choose good carbs Make wise protein choices
