Excessive Protein Instake = Kidney Stones?

[Max Omega]

Can anyone clafiy on this topic? I've heard from certain gym trainers that consuming excessive protein supplements like whey will increase your chance of developing a kidney stone?

Please only serious responses and none of that humor garbage.

Thanks

[Lee Hsiao Lung]

it is true, but then again, drinkin to much gatorade can, eating to much salt can, pretty much anything can IF you dont drink enough water
water is the key, to tell you the truth, if you dont get enough water you will have kidney failure...its as simple as that
the thing is, your body will burn some of that protein as energy ect.. it is inevitable really, so that will produce waste, that waste has to be filtered out of your blood via the kidney, water assists in this process and dilution, w. out the water, the kidneys are working overtime 24/7 to clean your blood, sooner or later they will simple become so exhausted they gotta quit

here are some sites that go in depth big time
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stones_ez/
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=41

[vanbiberjr]

here are some sites that go in depth big time
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/stones_ez/
http://www.kidney.org/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=41

thanx for the links.
repped

[Max Omega]

Very creditable source indeed. Thanks!

I'm also surpised on the lack of response or knowledge on this certain subject among you bodybuilders or is it ignorance? :P

Kind Regards,
Max

[vanbiberjr]

Very creditable source indeed. Thanks!

I'm also surpised on the lack of response or knowledge on this certain subject among you bodybuilders or is it ignorance? :P

Kind Regards,
Max

it is too bad that more people don't know about the possible health hazards and how to avoid them. most people are all about getting bigger and don't study the physiology and systems of the body. i was somewhat unaware of the kidney stone stuff, but had a general idea. these forums are a learning center for me as well.

[Max Omega]

Good thing there're certain people like us in this world that research the pro's and con's of our beloved protein supplements

Train physically plus mentally and the world will end up in the palm of your hand.

Kind Regards,
Max

[TinyMan]

It's not on the subject of excessive protein intake and kidney stone formation, instead it is on the intake of calcium and kidney stone formation. It's not really relevant to this thread, but you may find it interesting anyways.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...59&postcount=7




Tinyman

[Big_Spaz]

Max, get off the high horse. My god.



-Spaz

[Max Omega]

Big Spaz,

I've heard your usually sat pretty high on a horse unless it has no legs? So please explain your statement.

Tinyman, Thanks for your informative feedback. Rep

Kind Regards,
Max

[IH8CARDIO]

Interesting thread: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=337536

[paul_v]

Try to work up to drinking half your bodyweight in ounces of water a day and you shouldn't have to worry about kidney stones. It's tough for me to drink 100 oz of water a day but I drink at least 2 liters (67 fl oz) during my 9 hour work shift.