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A male asked:
I there is any disadvantage of having protein powder?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Stuart Winkleranswered
Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis 49 years experience
Protein powder: If you have kidney or liver disease a high protein diet can worsen your condition.
3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 49 years experience
No!: Unless kidney or liver disease is present. No one should ingest more than 2 grams of protein for every 2.2 lbs of weight!
509 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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