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What is your opinion on my very active, athletic 12 year old son using protein powder ? he has not been through puberty yet. thank you.
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NO!!!!!: Protein supplements generally have been shown not to help anything regarding strength, performance or stamina. They potentially carry serious risk, in terms of heart, kidney or stroke risk. Should ne?Ver be used by kids.
Answered 8/11/2012
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Not needed: Using natural organic products are healthier. He can get great benefit from consume lean meat, milk products, soymilk, bananas, home made smoothies. When using protein powder, one should be concerned about the amount used and it's effects on the kidneys. Anyone with kidney disease should not use protein powder. A limited amount of protein powder should be ok when mixed with natural products.
Answered 11/16/2015
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Not necessary: With a growing, healthy, athletic, prepubertal child, there is no need for protein supplementation.
Answered 12/11/2012
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