Question 1

is taking weight gainers or whey protein if you have kidney problems generally considered safe?

Accepted Answer

Avoid them: If you kidney function is compromised you should probably avoid protein supplements. However, you need to speak with your doctor about this.

Question 2

is taking whey protein shakes safe?will it affect kidney?

Accepted Answer

Real/Processed Food: Suggest larger/wider focus: as creatures adapted to eat real food from nature (digestion, selective absorption & complex internal molecular rebuilding under  sophisticated internal controls), why would eating crudely processed material you can't see, saved as powder, by people wanting to make a buck, be superior?
Safe? Hopefully yes, including kidney function. Wise...? Another issue.

Question 3

is it safe for someone to take weight gainers or whey protein if they have kidney problems?

Accepted Answer

Problem: Its  vague  description,  gain  wt  with  healthy  calories  ,  stay  away  from  protein  til  kidney  problem  solved  by  a  nephrologist.

Question 4

does amino acids and whey protein causes problems in kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: All available studies have revealed no conclusive evidence to cause kidney damage although possible increased risk of renal stone and possible stress onto the already sick kidneys. Generally speaking, their use for ordinary healthy kidneys should be okay and poses no known risk to the kidneys. More? To http://www.livestrong.com/article/261806-whey-protein-kidney-damage/. Best wishes ...

Question 5

hi is whey protein isolate bad  for liver or  kidneys i have no  problems with them ! is whey protein isolate bad for me in anyway ?

Accepted Answer

It's fine: I'm pleased you're using this -- i bet you're also into fitness and specifically resistance training. I see you use an asthma inhaler -- fitness is one of the finest gifts you can give yourself. There's no reason to restrict protein is your kidneys are in good shape. Keep it up.

Question 6

do i have to cycle off whey protein? i take it every day as a post-work out. 
they say it creates kidney stones etc ?

Accepted Answer

No: The kidney stone claim is bogus. Drink plenty of water regularly.

Question 7

kidney stone of 16 mm bcoz of whey protein shakes ...can i take them again with prper care?

Accepted Answer

Best not to: My personal opinion, I would advise not to use them, since you already experienced a relatively large stone.

Question 8

how many times a day i should whey protein ? is it going to harm my kidney? any kidney stones side effect? or this is just a lie ?

Accepted Answer

See below: If you are eating a mixed diet you do not the supplement. 0.5 to 1.0 gm of protein/kg of body weight/day is sufficient. If you are concerned about kidney stones drink enough water so that your urine is colorless. 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 9

hi i am 16 years old teen can i use creatine monohydrate and bcaa and whey protein? or that will effect my height or kidney or livers growth badly?

Accepted Answer

Bcaa: These products are touted for body building and muscle building. The problem is that we don't know the longterm effects these substances have on a growing adolescent. For example seizures have been reported with its use.

Question 10

does whey protein and creatine powder harm to kidney stone patients? should i stop or continue taking it? stone size 3.4mm on right and 3.2mm in left.

Accepted Answer

I would stop..: Kidney stones occur when certain components of the urine--typically calcium, oxalate, uric acid &amp; phosphorus--increase and become concentrated. Then they precipitate causing stones. Excess protein intake demands more work from kidneys and possible less efficient flushing of these urine components. Protein supplements may increase kidney work demands; get protein in diet.

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Is taking weight gainers or whey protein if you have kidney problems generally considered safe?

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Is taking whey protein shakes safe?will it affect kidney?

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Is it safe for someone to take weight gainers or whey protein if they have kidney problems?

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Does amino acids and whey protein causes problems in kidneys?

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Hi is whey protein isolate bad for liver or kidneys i have no problems with them ! is whey protein isolate bad for me in anyway ?

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Do i have to cycle off whey protein? i take it every day as a post-work out. they say it creates kidney stones etc ?

A member asked:

Kidney stone of 16 mm bcoz of whey protein shakes ...can i take them again with prper care?

A member asked:

How many times a day i should whey protein ? is it going to harm my kidney? any kidney stones side effect? or this is just a lie ?

A member asked:

Hi i am 16 years old teen can i use creatine monohydrate and bcaa and whey protein? or that will effect my height or kidney or livers growth badly?

A member asked:

Does whey protein and creatine powder harm to kidney stone patients? should i stop or continue taking it? stone size 3.4mm on right and 3.2mm in left.

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