Protein intake impacts on kidney health

As integrative practitioners, most of us know the standard American diet is high in sugar, salt, and fat, but for some patients, it may also be high in protein, too. With agricultural advancements and convenience foods making animal protein consumption at every meal possible, many patients are eating more protein than ever before. While it’s largely understood that sugar, salt, and fat have impacted both heart health and our waistlines, the adverse effects of the overconsumption of protein have…