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Is whey protein is harmful in the age of 17?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

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

Answered 5/6/2018

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Whey protein is the protein of milk. It's generally healthy fairly balanced protein. Too much of any one thing is not good. You may also be sensitive or allergic. But in general it is not harmful.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 2/9/2014

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