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A member asked:
Looked on the protein powder tub and it said not suitable for children under 15. why is this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Kidneys not mature: Children's kidney's are not fully mature until late teen years. The heavy protein load of protein powder is too much for immature kidneys to handle. Also, kids this age need to be getting their nutrition from food, not from supplements.
Answered 8/20/2013
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