Is a high-protein diet safe for healthy adults over the long term?

High-protein diets are widely promoted for muscle growth, weight loss, and athletic performance. Supporters argue that increased protein intake supports muscle maintenance and metabolic health, while critics express concerns about kidney function, bone health, and long-term cardiovascular effects. Based on clinical trials, nutrition research, and long-term health studies, is a high-protein diet safe for healthy adults over the long term?

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