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Consumer Review: Whey Protein Seems To Be Giving Me Kidney Pain Unless I Drink Tons Of Water.
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I have been taking a Whey protein supplement (which also contains Glutamine and some BCAAs) for three or four months, and have been very pleased with my muscle development and improved recovery time. Recently, I have been experiencing back pain in the kidney area that seems to go away when I drink LOTS of water. Sometimes this pain is very intense. Has anyone heard of any connection between the kidney pain the Whey protein. I have heard about potential kidney trouble with creatine (which I do not use), but not with Whey. Any ideas?
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Response #1
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Taking immense amounts of protein has been shown to have adverse side effects on the kidneys when continued over long periods of time. I have managed to avoid any kidney problems so far. I take around 100-150 grams a day of protein, both from whey protein supplements as well as whole food. Hope this helped.
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Response #2
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Mass amounts of protein can cause the kidneys trouble if there is an underlying problem with the kidneys. If you are having kidney pains, first take a visit to your doctor. Then, drink lots of water and try lowering your protein intake. One gram of protein per kg of body weight is a general rule of thumb when taking protein.
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