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Im 34 yrs female,i train 5 to 6 days at gym with heavy weights,i take 2 scoops of protein powder (whey&whey isolate&other chemicals),1 after the training&1at night for months now as i need 212 grams of protein daily.what are the side effects?

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With a normal diet you should not need any supplements. A young healthy body gets rid of excess of any thing put in it, to a limit. You can also consult your MD regarding your diet.

Answered 8/31/2021

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

That is a lot of protein intake if your statement is accurate. I wonder how heavy you are because you should not eat more than 2 gm of protein/kg/day even with heavy workout. High protein diet is not friendly to kidney function in the long term. Protein in normal American diet is between 0.8-1.2 gm protein/kg/day.

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