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I wanted to know are whey protien supplements safe?i have been gyming from past 1 year without any results but doctore in my town say no to supplement

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Usually safe: If you stay well hydrated and do not have kidney or liver disease, there is no real downside to protein supplementing, and it can help you gain mass.

Answered 2/17/2013

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