What happens when you eat too much protein, and how much is healthy
Weight: The amount of protein you need depends on your body mass. This is sometimes why men are advised to get more than women, as they tend to have more mass. For example, a moderately active adult woman who works out for 2-3 hours a week and weighs 130 pounds would need between 70 to 118 grams of protein a day for health. Advertisement Is eating too much protein bad for your health? Eating too much protein isn't a problem for most people, but if you do consistently overdo it for long periods of time, it can eventually overload your digestive system, liver, and kidneys leading to problems li...