People on high-protein diets are advised to drink lots of water. Why? A) To reduce the strain on the kidneys due to increased urea production. B) To provide the H2O necessary for peptide bond hydrolysis. C) To replace water lost due to the diuretic effects of some amino acids. D) To dilute out toxins consumed with the high-protein foodstuffs.

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Isaias Mann

9 November, 03:26

People on high-protein diets are advised to drink lots of water. Why? A) To reduce the strain on the kidneys due to increased urea production. B) To provide the H2O necessary for peptide bond hydrolysis. C) To replace water lost due to the diuretic effects of some amino acids. D) To dilute out toxins consumed with the high-protein foodstuffs.

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Helena Sexton · Answer 1

Option C

Explanation:

When proteins are taken in extra quantity, they are used, recycled and excreted regularly. Unlike fat, these are not stored in body when in excess.

Therefore, high protein diet produces lots of metabolic waste which is excreted through urine and lot of water is removed out of body regularly. Thus, in order to prevent excessive loss of water or dehydration, it is advised to drink lot of water.

Hence, option C is correct