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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Dr. Scott Welle answered
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Ok: It is ok to drink protein shakes as a part of a well rounded diet. Many are high in sugar so be careful for sugar content. Also do not rely on shakes ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Sure: Be sure they're mixed up by someone reputable -- strange things have been discovered at some gyms. Best wishes.
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