Some people think eating too much protein is going to make their muscles bulk up and/or gain weight. This isnâ€™t completely true. Everyone needs protein, but eating extra protein doesnâ€™t do much toward boosting your muscle mass and strength. Medical research as well as gyms in Allentown PA shows that consuming too much protein, more than 30% of your total daily caloric intake, could do more harm than good, causing a buildup of toxic ketoses, which negatively impact the brain and central nervous system function and could lead to diabetes.