There are many myths about protein supplements, due to which people are nervous about consuming them. Let us know from the Goodness Fitness Resolution that it can be really dangerous to take protein supplements?
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#### Myth: Protein supplements increase weight.

Truth: Actually, protein shake, smoothie help in reducing weight and making it lean. Your stomach lard reduces rapidly. When you consume protein in any form, you feel full. After taking protein you can stay without food for long and eat very few calories. This becomes an important reason behind your weight loss. But taking too much protein can also have the opposite effect.
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##### Myth: Bones are weakened by taking protein supplements.

Truth: People who eat the right amount of protein, they maintain the meat better on the bones according to age and they are very less at risk of osteoporosis and fracture. This is particularly important for women who are at high risk of osteoporosis after menopause. Eating plenty of protein and staying active is a good way.
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##### Myth: Consuming protein supplements is harmful for the kidneys.

Truth: Many people believe that high protein intake damages the kidneys. This is true, but it is important to note that the consumption of high protein supplements can harm individuals with kidney problems, but it is not related to people with healthy kidneys. It is important to drink plenty of water along with taking protein supplements so that the kidneys are not loaded, as well as no harmful effects on the rest of the body.

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##### Myth: Protein supplements are mainly animal proteins.

Truth: Protein supplement is only in animal based products, it is wrong to think that in the market, plant proteins are also found in powder form which fulfills the deficiency of protein in the body. Those who are pure vegetarian can use plant based protein. Protein is good for pure vegetarians who are unable to include their protein in their diet.

You can also make plant protein at home. You can prepare protein by grinding some nuts. Soy protein powder is also available in the market, which is completely natural and plant based. By the way, the law of becoming vegetarian is also meaningless. We all drink milk which is not vegetarian. The fat of animals is used in many things. In many cosmetic products, things emanated from inside the animal are put. 
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#### Myth: Consuming protein spoils our digestion.

Truth: Some people have problems in digesting Whey Protein and feel symptoms like bloating, gas and diarrhea. But most of these side effects are related to Lactose Intolerance. Lactose is the main carb in whey protein. People who are lactose intolerant cannot produce enough of the enzyme lactose that the body needs to digest lactose. If you are lactose intolerant then you can take isolate powder of protein.
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#### Myth: The more protein the better.

Truth: Some people believe that the more protein they include in their food, the better it will be for them. But it is not so. Protein, we should take the prescribed amount according to our body. Like 0.5 to 0.8 gram is enough for that person,
who has to work very little physically. 1 to 1.5 grams is sufficient for Athletes, who work very hard.
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