What Happens to ‘Excess’ Protein in a Carnivore Diet?

Introduction

Ah, the age-old question: What really happens to "excess" protein on a carnivore diet? Does it quietly slip away into the forgotten depths of energy metabolism, or does it find its way to your love handles, setting up camp like an uninvited guest at a barbecue? Spoiler alert: It’s not throwing a surprise party in your fat cells. Eating too much protein is like trying to overfill a tank that's designed to spill excess before it causes problems. Unless you're gulping down entire herds of cattle before sunrise, it’s a tough mission to derail your body's meticulous protein-handling machinery. Let’s break it down like a steak on a hot grill. 🥩

Firstly no, ‘excess’ protein in a carnivore diet is not directly stored as fat. The path protein takes in your body is more complex, as protein metabolism differs significantly from carbohydrates and fats. Let’s break this down clearly and also address why "excess protein" is difficult to achieve on a well-structured carnivore diet:

1. Why…