About 11,600 results
Open links in new tab
  1. Are you getting too much protein? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Feb 23, 2017 · Judging by all the protein bars, shakes and powders out there, you get the impression you need more protein. There are claims it curbs appetite, helps with weight loss and builds muscle. …

  2. Are you getting enough protein? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Dec 9, 2024 · Are you getting too much protein, not enough or just the right amount? Here are some answers to your questions about protein needs.

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Protein needs for performance

    Jun 15, 2023 · To prevent it and maintain independence and quality of life, your protein needs increase to about 1–1.2 grams per kilogram body weight or 75–90 grams per day for a 75-kilogram person. If …

  4. Preventing kidney stones before they form - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Oct 11, 2023 · Uric acid stones can form in people who lose too much fluid because of chronic diarrhea or malabsorption, eat a high-protein diet or who have gout. Certain genetic factors also may increase …

  5. Mayo Clinic Minute: Pushing too hard in the gym could lead to serious ...

    Aug 26, 2021 · In recent years, there's been an explosion in high-intensity interval training as the new way for people to get fit and lose weight. With that trend has come increased awareness of a rare but …

  6. What is amyloidosis and 10 signs you might have it

    Oct 15, 2019 · If you're losing protein from your blood, you may lose your appetite and, as a result, lose weight without trying.If amyloidosis affects your digestive system, it can also affect your ability to …

  7. Mayo Clinic Minute: What is multiple myeloma?

    Mar 10, 2023 · While it's not clear what causes multiple myeloma, doctors know that it begins with an abnormal plasma cell in your bone marrow which produces too much protein inappropriately and …

  8. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Reducing your risk of kidney stones

    Jul 7, 2020 · The amount of salt in your diet makes a difference, too. Taking in too much salt increases the amount of calcium your kidneys have to filter, and that raises your risk of kidney stones.

  9. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cholesterol — know your numbers

    Feb 7, 2025 · Know your cholesterol numbers. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol for a number of functions but not too much. Learn more.

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and a bone-healthy diet

    May 19, 2022 · So, too, is vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium to deposit it into bones. The amount of calcium and vitamin D needed to optimize bone health increases with age. Bones need …