Who should not use instant protein?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Infants under the age of one year should not use instant protein without consulting a doctor. Instant protein is also not for people with galactosemia. It should also not be used for people looking to reduce their weight. It is to be used as a food supplement only and not your only source of nutrition.

Chad Kramer on behalf of dotFIT

Fitness

Instant protein (also known as protein powders/replacements) should not be used by people with kidney disorders, Phenylketonuria or any other condition that does not allow excess protein or specific amino acids as diagnosed by a qualified physician or dietitian.

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Protein

We hardly ever eat straight protein, but get it from foods like meats, fish, and soy, along with fats and carbohydrates in a protein package. Almost all reasonable diets provide enough protein for your body to break down into the building blocks knows as amino acids. Recent interest in protein has been created by studies showing that diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates are at least as effective as low fat higher carbohydrate diets. Severe lack of protein can cause malnutrition diseases, but there is little evidence that high levels of protein do anything harmful.

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