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If you eat a little extra protein than your body is used to one day, can it cause a temporary increase on the scale?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Weight increase: Highly unlikely but don't overdo it!

Dr Abbott agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

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