India, Oct. 27 -- Protein is often touted as the key ingredient in people's health journey, especially if they want to build their muscles, gain strength, and even lose weight. However, that does not mean you should include the nutrient excessively in your diet, as too much of anything is never beneficial.

However, many bodybuilders often take it to an extreme. According to Dr Dmitry Yaranov, MD, cardiologist, who specialises in heart failure, advanced heart failure, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support, it does not lead to good results.

In an Instagram video shared on October 27, titled 'This is how a high-protein diet can lead to a heart attack at 35', Dr Yaranov explained how years on extreme carnivore diets can ...