An otherwise healthy person regularly consuming a high-protein diet risks ________.

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Consuming a high-protein diet can lead to dehydration because protein metabolism requires extra water to process and eliminate waste products. This can put strain on the kidneys, which can lead to kidney damage over time. However, there is no evidence to suggest that a high-protein diet causes liver disease, decreased size of the liver and kidneys, ulcers, or diabetes.

An Otherwise Healthy Person Regularly Consuming a High-Protein Diet Risks