Study: Too much protein bad for arteries

Study: Too much protein is bad for the arteries

Study: Too much protein is bad for the arteries

A new study finds eating too much protein is bad for your arteries.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found people getting more than 22% of calories from protein can cause hardened arteries. That can lead to stroke, heart failure and heart attack.

Foods high in protein include meat eggs and fish.