[1] Example foods in a high-protein diet include lean beef, chicken or poultry, pork, salmon and tuna, eggs, and soy.
[7] A high-protein diet does not significantly improve blood pressure and glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.
[5] The committee noted potential health risks of these diets and how there are no long-term scientific studies to support their efficacy and safety.
[9][10] Though, a 2023 umbrella review found no evidence that higher protein intake (> 0.8 g/kg body weight/day) does specifically trigger CKD.
[11] According to the American Heart Association, high-protein diets that contain high amounts of saturated fat increase risk of coronary artery disease and cancer.