"We Don't Need More": Doctors Are Begging People To Not Overdo This Diet Plan That's Everywhere

"Protein provides the building blocks of our organs and body, and that it's essential to improve the immune system. It's also used to make neurotransmitters, can function as hormones or can provide fuel through glucogenic or ketogenic pathways."

"Protein is essential for health because it's a central component of all our tissues and bodily functions, such as enzyme secretion and immune function. Bodily proteins are continuously broken down to amino acids, which are recycled in new proteins. But there is a net loss of bodily protein in the absence of protein ingestion, so dietary protein is essential to maintain our tissue mass and function."

"The vast majority of Americans already consume enough protein, and we don't need more."

Protein performs essential roles including forming body structures, supporting immune function, making neurotransmitters, acting as hormones, and providing fuel via glucogenic or ketogenic pathways. Consumers are increasing protein intake through diets like keto and paleo and via protein-enriched products such as powders, beverages, bars, pasta, and snacks. Bodily proteins are continually broken down into amino acids and recycled, and dietary protein is required to prevent net tissue loss and to maintain tissue mass and function. Many people already meet protein needs, so dietary emphasis should move from excessive protein accumulation toward overall balanced nutrition and appropriate protein sources.

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