WHAT ARE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF PROTEINS ON MEN?

 WHAT ARE THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF PROTEINS ON MEN?

Proteins are commonly used in bodybuilding, in order to improve athletic performance and increase muscle mass, especially among men! Can these proteins cause harm to their health?

The harmful effects of protein powder on men

These are the most important risks involved in using protein supplements for men:

Disturbing symptoms, especially when eating a large amount of protein, such as:

Abdominal pain or cramps.

Nausea or loss of appetite.

headache.

Thirst.

Flatulence.

Fatigue and exhaustion.

Acne if you eat large amounts of protein for a long time.

Some types are full of sugar; One scoop of protein contains 23 grams of sugar. It raises blood sugar.

Some types are full of calories; It causes weight gain.

There are not enough studies showing the long-term effect of protein supplements.

Nutritional facts and safety of protein supplements are not determined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

How do I choose a good quality protein supplement?

If you try buying protein supplements; You will find hundreds of varieties sold in stores or on the Internet, and the question now is: How do you choose the good type?

Read the label attached to the package, and make sure it is low in sugar.

Make sure it is gluten-free if you have a wheat allergy.

Check the amount of protein in one scoop; The best thing is for a scoop to contain 20-30 grams of protein.

Make sure that the product has obtained a certificate from an accredited body, such as:

NSF International’s Certified for Sport.

USP.

Informed Choice.

ConsumerLab.

Banned Substances Control Group.

Does protein cause infertility in men?

One of the common questions about protein is its effect on a man's sexual ability and whether it causes infertility. Therefore, one study studied the effect of proteins on male rats and found that it does not cause a clear effect on sperm quality, nor does it cause infertility, at the recommended doses.

Article summary

The harmful effects of proteins include headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite in high doses. Its long-term effect is not known, in addition to the fact that some types of it contain a high percentage of sugar.