Scientists from the University of Wisconsin (USA) have found that a high-protein diet can harm metabolic health and increase the risk of diabetes. The results of the study were as follows: published In eLife magazine.
Protein (aka protein) is the main building material of the body. It is necessary for maintaining muscle volume, repairing injured tissues and regenerating dead tissues in all organs (e.g. hair, nails and skin), producing red blood cells and the normal functioning of some hormones. This nutrient is found in foods such as eggs, meat, cottage cheese and legumes.
However, in people with a sedentary lifestyle, excess protein can lead to diabetes and cause an increase in fat mass. To test this hypothesis, scientists conducted an experiment using mice. The rodents were divided into two groups; the first was a high-protein diet (36% of calories came from protein), the second was a low-protein diet (7% of calories). In addition, the mice in the first group exercised – they pulled a loaded cart three times a week.
After three months, it turned out that the mice on the high-protein diet gained excess fat mass. At the same time, insulin sensitivity worsened in rodents; This is a characteristic condition of diabetes.
The authors of the study noted that a high-protein diet may be even more harmful for people who are not interested in sports or fitness. To reduce the risk of diabetes, it is recommended to increase your training load or reduce your protein intake.
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