Question 1

how can i encourage a 79 yr person bedbound with spine compression cancer for over 3 yrs to drink and eat ?not sick after eating but causing more sleeping and bit of confusion am treating with protein shakes ,helps a bit.all other vitals checked good

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Careful: Symptoms are typical for late stages of disease. Such patients are taking in very limited amounts of food for different reasons. Keep offering the food, but do not stress over the quantity ingested. Make sure you have palliative care and/or hospice for better symptom control.

Question 2

are those protein shakes healthy?

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ForTheMostPartYesBut: That's like asking "are those cars safe?" You must check out the details, called ingredients. It also depends on what you'll want to get from the shake. If just protein, then there are whey products, pea products, rice products, dried egg products, etc etc, and combinations. Past the protein are all the vitamins, minerals, herbs, and extracts. It's complicated. For pure protein I prefer egg whites

Question 3

what are the best protein shakes?

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Truly a matter of: opinion, but those containing whey protein are reportedly absorbed more efficiently by your GI tract and utilized.

Question 4

should i take protein shakes or not?

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Yes or no.: If you need extra because you lift-yes. If you need protein supplements because you don't eat meat-yes. If older and frail-good for you!

Question 5

could protein shakes increases height?

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Can help but....: Only if you are a teenager growing. Your age appears to be 35, and if this is the case, it will not increase height!

Question 6

how safe is it to take protein shakes?

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Safe unless...: Unless your kidney function is low, or you have renal tubular acidosis.  Otherwise safe and healthy.

Question 7

can protein shakes stuff your body up?

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No.: They are healthy and should be a minimal source of sugar and fat.  With proper exercise ( and this is a must) they help repair and build muscle and your vital organs!

Question 8

what are the healthiest protein shakes?

Accepted Answer

No one "best.": First, look at your diet and what amount of protein you ingest! then decide if you should supplement and by how many grams of protein! the best is whey, followed by /soy, and there are blends. See how much protein they have, and how few fat and most important, how little sugar grams they have. Cost is important. Flavor is too.

Question 9

will protein shakes made me taller at 20?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Once growth plates have fused, no more vertical height. However, some people do not have complete bone maturation at 20. Most do!

Question 10

are protein shakes safe for 18 year olds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Protein shakes are considered food however, make sure that there are no energy additives. Most 18 yr olds do not need extra protein.

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How can i encourage a 79 yr person bedbound with spine compression cancer for over 3 yrs to drink and eat ?not sick after eating but causing more sleeping and bit of confusion am treating with protein shakes ,helps a bit.all other vitals checked good

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Are those protein shakes healthy?

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