Are you eating too much protein? Here’s what happens if you overdose on the nutrient, according to the experts

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Are you eating too much protein? Here’s what happens if you overdose on the nutrient, according to the experts

By Kerry Law

2 years ago

5 min read

Protein is an important part of our diet, particularly when training – but can you have too much of a good thing?


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