Too much protein in the diet linked to atherosclerosis risk - Nutrition. On average, one person in 4 consumes too many (ANSA) Excess protein can affect even one in 4 people in rich countries.
It is currently recommended that you consume between 15% and 22% of your daily calories from protein. "Our study shows that increasing your protein intake in pursuit of better metabolic health is not a panacea. You may actually be harming your arteries," says author Babak Razani.