5. Yeast Infections
If you’re bulking up or trying to slim down and protein is your tool, you could be in for a surprise: your very own yeast infection. That’s what happened to Tyler as the added protein he ate elevated his blood sugar level. “I thought I got it from my girlfriend, but my doctor did a urinalysis and found high levels of protein.” Protein contains glutamine which feeds yeast. “This is brutal,” he posted. (His words were more colorful, but we edited for discretionary purposes.)
6. Protein Benefits
Let’s give protein its due props. It’s an essential nutrient that helps your body repair tissue, make enzymes and hormones, provide vital chemicals, and serve as the building block of bones, skin, blood, and muscle. It also provides energy. That said, you just have to be careful not to overdo how much you eat which can happen, for instance, with diets that remove carbs.