Originally Posted by
doughboy
I understand. I just want him to explore any possible complications with his doctor before he begins protein supplementation. For those prone to kidney disease (family history of diabetes or high BP), it's best to keep a low to moderate protein consumption. I know I'm being conservative, but not knowing anything about the OP, I'd err towards that.
I will agree that one scoop (usually ~20g protein) is unlikely to cause any problems.
Last I heard (from my Dr.), a moderate intake of protein (20% or so of calories for a 2000Kcal/day diet) is not considered harmful unless you already have kidney damage. I am a diabetic, so this is something I worry about. However, since Diabetics are generally steered towards a low fat diet, it can be difficult to get adequate protein intake for an active person, such as a body builder or cyclists. Given that it can be difficult to get adequate protein without excess fat consumption through whole foods, protein supplements can be quite handy.