A 51-year-old member asked:

Can you give me suggestions if i eat a high protein, calorie, carb dinner about 30 minutes after working out, should i still take a protein shake?

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Dr. Adrian Rawlinsonanswered

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Protein: probably not necessary - good balanced diet is all you need

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