what risks are associated with protein overconsumption
Health Risks Associated with a High Protein Diet High protein diets can increase the risk of some types of cancer. Cancer risk is increased due to the lack of essential vitamins and antioxidants in the diet. Too much protein in the diet increases the risk of osteoporosis.High amounts of protein can cause the body to excrete calcium in the urine. High protein diets that rely on large amounts of animal protein can increase the risk of heart disease, due to higher cholesterol intake.slide 4 of 4.ancer risk is increased due to the lack of essential vitamins and antioxidants in the diet. Too much protein in the diet increases the risk of osteoporosis. High amounts of protein can cause the body to excrete calcium in the urine. 8 Side Effects of Too Much Protein. 1 This is a bit misleading. 2  A healthy high-protein diet is not associated with heart disease. 3  But if you are getting all of your protein from unhealthy sources that are loaded in unhealthy fats, obviously the risk for heart disease will increase. 4  Kidney problems.rotein isnât particularly dangerous, but an over-consumption of protein may be associated with: 1  Weight gain. 2  Excess calories from excess protein may be stored as body fat. 3  Intestinal irritation.