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Can a vanilla protein shake hurt someone that has hypertension and mild chf?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Protein shake: It depends on the sodium content as salt can cause fluid retention in CHF & worsen htn....Also of there is kidney dysfunction large amounts of protein could be harmful.

Answered 6/10/2014

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