India, July 15 -- From weight loss to muscle building, high-protein diets have become a go-to choice for many fitness enthusiasts. But could your protein-packed meals be silently harming your heart? While protein is essential, overdoing it might carry hidden risks. Dr Dmitry Yaranov, cardiologist, explains in his June 23 Instagram post how a high-protein diet can increase your chances of early heart attacks and long-term heart problems. (Also read: Cardiologist says 'eat these 10 foods daily' to reduce heart disease risk, lower cholesterol and control blood pressure )

"He looks like a statue. shredded. vascular. peak performance. But I've seen what's inside those vessels, and it's not pretty," says Dr. Dmitry.

According to Dr. Dmitry, y...