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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 Rawlinson answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

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

Answered 11/24/2015

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