India, Aug. 3 -- Among the many weight loss trends circulating online, one of the most popular is increasing protein intake in meals. Protein is known to keep you fuller for longer, reduce cravings, and support muscle building while burning fat. But does that mean we should load up on protein without caution? Also read | 10 high-protein foods that make weight loss easy, according to nutritionist

Health and nutrition coach Nikita Bardia warned against it. On May 15, Nikita shared an Instagram post explaining the downsides of having too much protein. "When I started consuming protein, I also started gaining weight. Things you must know before blindly loading on protein," she wrote.

If your maintenance is 1800 kcal and you're eating 2100 k...