unt0uchable
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Recently got my results from a blood test back (was done to check for infection), and my the Urea concentration was out of the "recommended" range. It was 9.4 mmol/L and the recommended range is 2.5-7.0 mmol/L.
I've done some research (forums/some articles/some journals) and it all boils down to excessive protein intake. At the moment, my daily intake is around 210g, weighing in at 191lbs. This converts to 1.1g/lb, which is very close to what is popularly recommended as "safe"/optimal, which is why i'm bothered. Perhaps my kidneys aren't functioning optimally?
I've decided to drop my protein intake to 180g and make up the calories lost in protein in fat/carbs.
A few questions:
1. Should I worry? How will I fair health wise with a greater Urea blood concentration?
2. Has anybody had the same problem? How big was the deviation from the upper Urea limit?
3. If so, did you make any dietary adjustments? Did they leave you with "normal" Urea levels?
Thanks for any help guys
I've done some research (forums/some articles/some journals) and it all boils down to excessive protein intake. At the moment, my daily intake is around 210g, weighing in at 191lbs. This converts to 1.1g/lb, which is very close to what is popularly recommended as "safe"/optimal, which is why i'm bothered. Perhaps my kidneys aren't functioning optimally?
I've decided to drop my protein intake to 180g and make up the calories lost in protein in fat/carbs.
A few questions:
1. Should I worry? How will I fair health wise with a greater Urea blood concentration?
2. Has anybody had the same problem? How big was the deviation from the upper Urea limit?
3. If so, did you make any dietary adjustments? Did they leave you with "normal" Urea levels?
Thanks for any help guys
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