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Can you tell me are protin shakes are harmful for asthmatic patients?
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No: You need to eat a balanced diet. Too much of protein in the diet is not good either.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Not necesarily: If the asthmatic had a food allergy to some component of the protein shake, it might trigger an event. However, in general, this is just another food source and should be well tolerated.
Answered 3/24/2014
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