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- May 22, 2019
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Health Tip: Effects of Too Much Protein

(HealthDay News) — In recent years, high-protein diets have surged in popularity. Though protein is essential for life, too much protein can be a problem, says Harvard Medical School.

Getting too much protein is associated with:

High cholesterol.
Increased cancer risk.
Kidney disease and kidney stones.
Weight gain.
Constipation or diarrhea.

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Health Tip: Effects of Too Much Protein

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