A 38-year-old member asked:
What's the best protein powder?
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Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Whey.: Irrespective of the brand, whey protein is considered a high quality supplemental protein. If you exercise, shoot for no more than one gram of protein (from all sources) per pound of body weight per day and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What protein powder supplement is best?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 49 years experience
The ones...: That are least expensive, taste good, and are devoid of the most carbs and fat!
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Which protein powder works the best?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 49 years experience
That based on..: Whey protein, a milk derivative. Plant based protein powders are not as effective. Egg protein Albumin is more expensive and less palatable!
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 3, 2021
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