Nowadays protein-rich diet is very much in trend. People are taking it because of its benefits, from weight loss to staying healthy. But is it right for everyone to take protein protein-rich diet? Due to the benefits of protein protein-rich diet, many people are following it nowadays. However, it is difficult for the intestines to digest protein. Eating it in case of weak gut health can also cause some harm. Excess of protein in the body can also be harmful. If your digestion is weak, then let us know from experts about how right it is for you to take protein. This information is being given by Ayurvedic doctor DeekshaBhavsar. Dr. Deeksha is the Founder of the Ayurvedic products brand The Kadamba Tree and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine).
How appropriate is it to take protein?
According to experts, taking protein is good for you. But it should be taken in the correct proportion and quantity. To consume protein, your metabolism should also be good. If your gut health is not good, it can cause problems for you.
Avoid extra protein in case of poor digestion.
It can be difficult for the intestines to digest protein because protein is heavy. You should choose those food options which will be easy to digest. Your liver doesn't know the difference between protein, carbs or fat. The job of the liver is to digest what you eat. But when your intestines are not well and the liver is already tired, then by consuming heavy-to-digest food i.e. protein, you are putting more burden on the already tired liver.
People with poor digestion may face these problems due to protein.
The body gets energy not from what we eat, but from what we digest. If you feel that protein will give you energy and you will be able to lose or increase weight, then this can happen only when it is digested properly in the body. If digestion is not proper, and protein is not digested properly in the body, then it can cause problems like joint pain, high uric acid, bloating or constipation because your liver is not in a state to digest and metabolize proteins. Therefore, unless your gut health is good, eating light food will be fine. First of all, focus on improving your digestion because whatever you eat, you will get its full benefits only when it is digested properly.
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