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Is It Safe To Consume Whey Protein During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Question: Hi I am 5 weeks pregnant and I would like to know if I can eat whey protein. I use to have it on my diet. Can I still have it?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is not enough information on this.To be safe, stay away from it!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am happy to know you are pregnant and as a concerned to be mom, you are taking all the necessary steps to make sure the baby grows in the safest milieu possible. That is a great way to start and congrats to you. Keep up the good attitude.

There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking whey protein when you are pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Safe To Consume Whey Protein During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: There is not enough information on this.To be safe, stay away from it! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am happy to know you are pregnant and as a concerned to be mom, you are taking all the necessary steps to make sure the baby grows in the safest milieu possible. That is a great way to start and congrats to you. Keep up the good attitude. There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking whey protein when you are pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.