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My parents are 78 and 83 years old can they drink protein shakes?
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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 12/19/2013
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Yes.: The 2 main reasons to avoid excessive protien are liver failure and kidney failure, otherwise protein shakes and supplements should be safe.
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