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Hello, are protein shakes bad for your health in long term? if yes why? are protein shakes bad for health in long term?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No but: renal (kidney) function should be checked!

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2019

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