Nej, ett relativt högt intag av protein skadar inte friska njurar. Var den övre gränsen går är inte känt.
"There is no reason to restrict protein intake in healthy individuals in order to protect the kidney."
Walser M. Effects of protein intake on renal function and on the development of renal disease. In: The Role of Protein and Amino Acids in Sustaining and Enhancing Performance. Committee on Military Nutrition Research, Institute of Medicine. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 1999, pp. 137-154.
"It appears, at least in the short term, that protein intake under 2.8 g/kg does not impair renal function in well-trained athletes."
Sports Nutrition Review Journal. 1(1):45-51, 2004
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