A 53-year-old female asked:
Is it ok for my 14-yr-old son to drink whey protein shakes in addition to healthy diet to help build muscle.he does mostly body weight workouts?
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Dr. Edwin Anselmianswered
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Yes, whey is safe.: However, you may want to look at the other ingredients to make sure there is not excessive amounts of sodium, sugar or caffeine in the product he is taking.
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