Eating too much animal protein presents a challenge for your kidneys, which are responsible for filtering waste products from the blood.

When your digestive system breaks down animal proteins, acidifying by products such as urea, uric acid, and adenine are produced.These overtax your kidneys and cause your pH to drop.

In response, the kidneys release alkalizing bicarbonate, but once the bicarbonate is depleted
because of chronic acidosis, your bones release calcium and other alkalizing minerals.

That is why excessive consumption of animal protein has negative long-term effects on bones.

In a study of 85,900 women, those who consumed more than 95 grams of protein each day were at a 20% greater risk of suffering a forearm fracture compared to those who consumed 68 grams or less.

A misperception that animal protein, such as beef, chicken, and pork, is the only “real” source of protein can be in part blamed for its high consumption.

Savers know that this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Although some plant proteins are not “complete,” meaning they do not contain all nine essential amino acids, your body gets all of the amino acids it needs when you eat a variety of plant-based foods.

These amino acids work as building blocks for your body to create new protein molecules.

It is okay to eat meat in moderation, but it is important to switch to healthier free- range chicken or grass-fed beef.