Question 1

hello dr,        im 28 years male weigth 70 kgs and height 5ft 7 inch. im planning to take whey protein is it ok to take or it have any side effects p?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whey protein is fine, but also try to balance this with fruits, vegetables etc.

Question 2

is whey protein bad for health?

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Whey protein is: fine if it is made from organic or free-range cow milk.  If not, it can contain hormones, antibiotics, etc.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

is taking whey protein safe or harmful ?

Accepted Answer

Safety of whey: Whey protein is generally safe and very nutritious.  Avoid if you are allergic to cows milk.

Question 4

is body fortress whey protein bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Avoid: There are some studies that link whey protein with cancer and autoimmune diseases. These are not conclusive studies, but you are better off getting your protein from plant based sources and avoiding potential harm. In addition, you can get healthy protein from wild fish like salmon, halibut and trout.

Question 5

is whey protein is harmful in the age of 17?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless you are allergic or lactose intolerant ( whey is produced from milk) it is not harmful.

Question 6

what causes whey protein to be worse than protein from food?

Accepted Answer

Protein: Generally it is not. However, if all or nearly all of a person's protein comes from only one source, there might end up being a deficiency in certain Amino Acids which are the building blocks for protein. It is best to get protein from multiple sources.

Question 7

please explain why is everybody telling me taking whey protein is going to make me bulkier?

Accepted Answer

Provides useful nutr: Studies have shown that whey supplements help supplying muscle proteins

Question 8

how much iodine in whey protein?

Accepted Answer

Little to none!: Pure whey does not contain iodine!

Question 9

does whey protein stunt your growth?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Unless you are allergic to whey and are having severe reactions to it, chances are that it would not stunt your growth.  Protein provides essential building blocks for growth.

Question 10

could whey protein cause hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

No: Eating protein does not cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). If one is getting what he thinks are hypoglycemia symptoms, a primary care doctor can check it out to see if there is actual low blood sugar, or just symptoms similar to that of low blood sugar. On the other hand, what is being mixed with the whey protein? A smoothie with a lot of sugar may lead to hypoglycemia symptoms some time later.

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