What Are The Side Effects Of Whey Protein Powder?

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2015

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Question : I have regularly been taking one scoop of ultimate nutrition prostar whey protein a day for the last 2 months. I do feel that there is improvement in the muscle build post workout. however I am periodically caught up with the negativity with whey protein isolates, ultimately that end up with contradictory theories. can u please throw some light on this with your blatant advice. thank you.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use reliable brand of protien

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX welcome to health Carr magic forum. Thanks for trusting us with your health query. Protein whey isolates are very food for muscle building when used in association with weight exercise. They can be associated with kidney dysfunction if not taken with good water intake as they cause protien overload .Another problem arise when for quick results manufacturer adds steroids in it. So always use genuine good quality whey protien from a reliable source. There are quite a few fakes in market. Ultimate nutrition is a good and reliable brand but just be cautious from where you buy it.
As for kidney is concerned , drink lots of water the whole day.Best time would be to divide the daily dose into two to three doses .
All the best and work hard for best results.
Regards Dr Manisha Jain

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar