One of the popular diets today is called the protein diet. But scientists do not share the enthusiasm of the advisers and warn about the unpleasant consequences of this diet.
This diet is also called "Maggi" and is based on animal protein.
With a deficit of fats and carbohydrates — the main sources of energy — the body begins to reproduce it from what is available — protein. As a result of this process, a by-product is formed — ammonia, its accumulation in the blood causes hyperammonemia, — nutritionist, head of the scientific department of the International Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIIN) Olga Ilycheva told RIA Novosti .
Maggie Diet
Its supporters are advised to limit food consumption to 3 times a day.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the same time. No snacks are provided.
You have to consume protein of animal origin - eggs, meat, poultry, fish and grapefruit.
According to the developers of this diet, the fruit reduces the level of insulin resistance and helps to normalize weight.
Consequences
However, the diet can provoke headaches, absent-mindedness, fatigue and weakness. It is not uncommon for patients to complain of constipation.
Intestinal motility deteriorates, and a deficiency of lacto- and bifidobacteria is observed.
The load on the kidneys increases, and with it the risk of developing uric acid stones and gout increases, the expert warns.
The doctor also reminded that grapefruit affects the distribution and bioavailability of many medications.
Earlier we talked about what will happen to the body if you eat apples every day .
