Protein is the building material for muscles, which can maintain basal metabolic rate, provide satiety, and is crucial for weight loss and fitness.
However, Shaw Jie Jian points out that there are protein kinds that are healthy and some that are toxic. A diet high in “red meat” may raise uric acid levels, causing gout and kidney stones as well as hastening the development of chronic kidney failure.
Protein is crucial for weight loss or fitness, according to a Facebook post by Dr. Shaw Jie Jian under the title “Weight Loss Doctor Shaw Jie Jian.” The primary building block for muscles, protein also maintains basal metabolic rate and promotes satiety. “However, many people continue to worry about ingesting too much protein in order to grow muscle or lose weight and wonder if doing so won’t have an impact on their kidneys. There are good and harmful types of protein, and eating too much of the bad kind might speed up the development of renal failure.
Shaw Jie Jian cited a 2017 Danish study that showed that the occurrence of chronic kidney failure is mainly due to poorly controlled chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, and not all protein sources should be treated equally. The study showed that eating red meat for years may increase the risk of chronic kidney failure, but this is not the case with white meat and dairy protein. Vegetables and fruits may even have a protective effect on the kidneys.
“The original abstract is attached, and this is not a groundless fear,” he said.
He continued by saying that eating foods high in protein, particularly red meat, causes the body to manufacture more acidic compounds that the kidneys must filter and eliminate. Consuming too much red meat puts more strain on the kidneys, which can cause a slow reduction in function and the start of chronic renal disease. Additionally, red meat can raise uric acid levels, which can result in gout and kidney stones, both of which impair kidney function. Vegetables, legumes, and fruits are generally alkaline foods.
Shaw Jie Jian further clarified that the term “red meat” does not relate to meat that is red in color, but rather to the meat of four-legged animals like bull and pork. White meat includes poultry, duck, shellfish, and fish. Although cooked pork turns white, it is still regarded as red meat. Despite being red, salmon is regarded as white flesh. Additionally, “nuts and lentils contain high protein; meat, fish, milk, and eggs contain large amounts of high-quality protein.”
Additionally, it is advised to ingest 1g/kg of protein per day to maintain optimum health. The recommended protein intake for people with renal failure is only 0.8g/kg. The daily required consumption of 1 g/kg of protein can, however, be met by eating just plant-based protein. Protein intake of 1-1.5g/kg per day is advised for those seeking to gain muscle. For instance, a person weighing 70 kg needs to eat between 70 and 105 g of protein daily. It is advised to ingest at least 1.5–2 g/kg of protein per day for people trying to lose weight in order to prevent muscle loss and metabolic impairment.
Finally, Mr. Shaw shared his daily diet, attempting to balance his intake of white meat and plant-based protein. For instance, he gets two eggs and soy milk for the morning, 20g of plant-based protein powder and a piece of chicken breast for lunch, and tofu and seafood hotpot for supper.
