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I recently started taking a whey protein supplement, a couple days into it i started experiencing burning urine. could this be protein over load on the kidneys?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Whey protein: Do you have underlying renal disease? How much protein were your ingesting? What was your hydration like?

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/18/2020

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A member asked:

I recently started taking a whey protein supplement, a couple days into it i started experiencing burning urine. could this be protein over load on the kidneys?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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