question: Can too much protein cause a bladder or kidney stones? I am a personal trainer and manager of a gym. I eat alot of protein because it;s easy to grab a protein shake and I always have grilled chicken cut up to snack on. I am also a runner and have developed a uti and have symptoms of a kidney stone. How much is too much protein for a 45 year old woman? I also lift . I weigh 115 and am 5 1.