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My mother is 55 years old. she is diabetic. she is maintaining her sugar levels with some good diet. she had a hip replacement surgery few years back. is it okay to take amway nutrilite protein powder daily as a supplement ? she works a lot at home?
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If she has a good diet and controls her sugar as you say there is no need for any supplements. Supplements are uncontrolled and claim unproven benefits- best to stay away from them
Answered 3/19/2023
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