A 53-year-old male asked:
my parents are 78 and 83 years old can they drink protein shakes?
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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered
20 years experience Family Medicine
Unsure: It should not cause a problem unless they have kidney issues or something else. Would need to know more about their health before could answer more.
Answered on Dec 19, 2013
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Dr. Charles Fehlauer answered
35 years experience Geriatrics
Yes.: The 2 main reasons to avoid excessive protien are liver failure and kidney failure, otherwise protein shakes and supplements should be safe.
Answered on Dec 19, 2013
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