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Does powder protein has negative affect ? or benefits...... does i need protein products to build my body or just from food ?

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Powder protein: You do not need powdered protein to build up your body natural protein is much more effective and a good rounded diet is the best you can have

Answered 11/23/2015

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I had my Urinalysis last Monday. I had my 10 hours fasting before my Urinalysis. No food and liquid intake. My result in the PROTEIN is +++. This Friday morning, I had another Urinalysis, but this time, there's no fasting. The result is TRACE. WHY?

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My BMI is 19.5 and I feel quite thin so I am trying to gain weight. What foods should I overeat without affecting my health? I.E milk? Protein powder?

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Do eating foods you are allergic to keep your body from absorbing dietary protein? I am allergic to beans and soy, but am trying to be a vegetarian. If i eat foods I am allergic to, do I get protein from them, or does my allergy prevent absorption?

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I'm underweight my bmi is 14 does it mean my body is in ketosis? i eat sugary foods, fruits, carbs and protein but very less fat is in my daily diet. also i have OCD. but people suggest that its good to do keto diet for ocd to bring down sugar levels?

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Hello. Actually I like to know if some one works out at gym and if they don't use protein powder, it would be harmful for body or not?? Thank you

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