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Can i take the protein powder while losing weight or is that bad?

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Dr. Danny Farahmandian answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sure: But may increase your calories and make it harder to lose weight.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2013

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