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Hi i am 16 years old i take protein powder like muscle pharm combat take enough protein per day, is it has any side effects on height growth?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Protein powders: The problem with all these protein powder is that we dont know the long term effects on the body of a growing individual. You might grow 1/4 of an inch more at the expense of going into liver or kidney failure . Do you think its worth it?

Dr Maes and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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