PROS AND CONS OF A HIGH-PROTEIN DIET

<p><em><span>In recent years, the nature of human nutrition as an important element of prevention and therapy of many pathological conditions, primarily obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), has become increasingly relevant. Some of the most popular nutrition models are high-protein diets, among which the Dukan diet has received the greatest recognition. Increasing the proportion of protein in the diet has shown an effective reduction in body weight, primarily due to the loss of adipose tissue, without a significant effect on muscle mass. Another advantage of a high-protein diet is the formation of an earlier and longer-lasting feeling of satiety compared to other diets, which makes it comfortable to use. In addition to obesity, a high-protein diet is presumably effective in the treatment of diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, T2DM and CVD. However, despite the important advantages, this nutrition model is not universal and is contraindicated in a number of liver diseases, kidneys, and osteoporosis. In addition, long-term adherence to a high-protein diet, even by healthy individuals, can become a risk factor for developing urolithiasis and reducing bone mineral density. Thus, increasing the proportion of protein in the diet should only occur under the supervision of a physician.</span></em></p>