does too much protein make you gain weight
It's true that protein can help you stay satisfied longer and help you build muscle that will boost your body's calorie-burning potential. Even so, eating too much of any kind of foodâincluding proteinâwill eventually lead to weight gain. Plus, going too heavy on the stuff can have more serious health consequences. Too much protein might mess with your body's ability to metabolize glucose, and can also cause problems with kidney function, says study coauthor MÃ²nica BullÃ³, PhD.