Years of daily protein supplement use combined with intense workouts several times a week led a Russian resident to require a kidney transplant. This is reported by infohub.kz.
According to the Moscow Skliфosovsky Research Institute, the patient eventually developed high blood pressure, severe headaches, and protein in the urine. His kidney function deteriorated to the point that he needed dialysis and a subsequent organ transplant.
Surgeons at the institute performed the necessary operation. The surgery was successful, and the patient is currently recovering.
The man will be allowed to return to physical activity only after several months, and the load must be increased cautiously, gradually, and with strict adherence to all recommendations from his attending physician.
As for protein, the institute noted that early changes in the body often go unnoticed because they are not accompanied by swelling or significant visible symptoms.
In this case, doctors advise everyone who takes protein and engages in intense training to maintain a regular drinking regimen and to monitor urine tests and blood biochemistry. They explain that these are the main safety conditions when following high-protein diets.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that high-protein diets, which are fashionable today, are not suitable for everyone. A study by scientists showed that for some people, moderate restriction of three amino acids may bring even more benefits than excess protein in the diet. In particular, it was reported that reducing protein intake is associated with improved metabolism and activation of cellular "repair" processes.