Protein Supplements and Liver Blood Test Impacts: What to Know

Can Protein Supplements Affect Liver Blood Tests?

Powders are a convenient way to reach your recommended daily intake (RDA) of protein, but they also make it easier to overconsume this macronutrient, potentially causing problems with your liver and other parts of your body in the long term. Overconsumption of supplements can have short-term impacts on liver enzymes, potentially affecting liver tests, although the research on these impacts is sparse. More studies focus on the risks of longer-term overconsumption of animal protein.

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