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Can Protein Supplements Be Taken To Overcome Fatigue?

my father was in the hospital recently and due to some complications with his surgery, he lost a lot of energy. He is not a big eater normally so they were giving him ensure clear drinks to supplement the food that he would eat. My question : Are the powdered protein supplements on the market good to use once he is at home?
Thu, 1 Jun 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
During the period of recovery from surgery, body certainly needs proteins and hence protein supplements can be administered.
It is available over the counter in pharmacy shops. Such powder supplements needs to be mixed in milk and taken twice daily.
Also, you can give foods rich in proteins like egg white, milk and pulses regularly, which will help to supplement proteins naturally.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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Can Protein Supplements Be Taken To Overcome Fatigue?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. During the period of recovery from surgery, body certainly needs proteins and hence protein supplements can be administered. It is available over the counter in pharmacy shops. Such powder supplements needs to be mixed in milk and taken twice daily. Also, you can give foods rich in proteins like egg white, milk and pulses regularly, which will help to supplement proteins naturally. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.