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Is whey protein isolate safe if you have a autoimmune disease such as ankylosing spondylitis? i read online it can cause more inflammation.

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Can I ask: why are you considering whey protein isolate? There is a theoretic risk of an inflammatory reaction with certain autoimmune diseases. If you have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis what is it you are trying to achieve with a protein isolate? Muscle building? Endurance training? I hope you personally have answers to these questions as well as a good understanding of the disease process

Answered 2/8/2021

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