Is a Higher Protein Intake Associated with Health Concerns? Effect on Bone and Kidneys
by Mike Nelson, MS, RN
Personal Training Quarterly
February 2019
Vol 2, Issue 5
In this article, Mike Nelson addresses two stubborn myths associated with increased protein intake and negative effects: kidney issues and bone loss.
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