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Im a bodybuilder and i use protein supplement ,please tell me how to keep my kidneys healthy and avoid stones?
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Drink plenty: of fluid , and watch out the chemicals in the protein supplements may damage the kidney , Why supplements just have natural tasty high protein diet .
Answered 3/25/2015
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