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Photo Credit olgakr/iStock/Getty Images. Your body uses dietary protein to maintain all cells, including muscle, hair, skin and organs. However, excess protein in the diet can lead to weight gain, just as consuming high levels of any of the macronutrients, including carbohydrate and fat.In addition to weight gain, excess protein consumption can also increase health risks.his makes a high-protein diet desirable if you want to lose weight. However, eating excess animal protein not only increases calorie consumption, it often leads to increased fat intake. Increased saturated fats, found mostly in animal proteins, can raise cholesterol levels.
Great question! This one's sure to rattle some cages and ruffle some feathers. Put simply, yes: There is such a thing as too much protein, and overeating it can hurt your muscle-building goals. Traditional bodybuilding dogma has always held that more protein is better.