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What to do if i have a brain injury and i'm wondering if i can take protein mixes such as dymatize and products such as?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

There shouldn't: be any problem with taking supplements as an adjunct to an exercise/training program, but if you have a healthy balanced diet, there is probably no added benefit unless you are engaging in relatively vigorous or high level activities.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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