What is the reason for proteinuria?

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You need to understand that proteinuria is a symptom of the underlying disease and it is not a concern if levels are not high in urine. It is not majorly caused by the over-intake of protein, especially from natural sources unless someone takes very heavy protein supplements. Protein is very important in macronutrients as it is required to reduce inflammation and to maintain muscle mass majorly but yes, it plays important roles in the body. Let me explain more precisely:

Protein and weight loss:

1. Protein reduces levels of the hunger hormone ghrelin, while it boosts the appetite-reducing hormones GLP-1, peptide YY and cholecystokinin. This leads to an automatic reduction in calorie intake.

2. About 20 to 30 percent of protein calories are burned during digestion and metabolism.

3. A high protein intake can make you burn 80 to 100 more calories per day.

4. Eating more protein can lead to major reductions in cravings and the desire to snack late at night with improvement in muscle mass

Proteins are, in general, a little more difficult to digest. Hence, if one takes excess amounts of protein (particularly if large amounts of legumes and pulses are consumed), flatulence and abdominal distention may occur, but not proteinuria.

The daily recommended protein intake is 0.002 pounds per ideal body weight and 0.003 pounds per current weight for weight gain.

The sources of protein are:

For snacking: Trail mix, fruit raita, multigrain bread with peanut butter, vegetable sticks with hummus, murmura bhel, channa or sprouts or khakra chat, sattu drink, oats almond laddu, steamed dhokla, dahi Papdi chat, Khandvi, low-fat paneer tikka, Bhelpuri, Chivda with roasted peanut, makhana or sabudana kheer.

For meals: Dals, legumes, milk, milk products, chicken and fish. Avoid red meat.

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