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Are Protein Supplements Safe To Take While On Thyroxin?
Question: Good morning Doctor,
I'm 35 years old 5'6 height and 69KG Wt.
My waist line is 34inches.
Im on thyroxin 25mg for the last 6 years, non diabetic and non hypertensive.
I have recently joined a Gym and I want to know whether I can take Whey protein for muscle building.
My question is:
1. Whether I can take protein supplements for building muscle at this age.
2. Any side effects should I need to consider.
3. Do I need to skip a meal/breakfast while taking supplements.
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Thank you very much Doctor for your response.
Sir
Can you please suggest any supplement.
Thank you
Sir preferably with zero sugar
I'm 35 years old 5'6 height and 69KG Wt.
My waist line is 34inches.
Im on thyroxin 25mg for the last 6 years, non diabetic and non hypertensive.
I have recently joined a Gym and I want to know whether I can take Whey protein for muscle building.
My question is:
1. Whether I can take protein supplements for building muscle at this age.
2. Any side effects should I need to consider.
3. Do I need to skip a meal/breakfast while taking supplements.
*********************************************************
Thank you very much Doctor for your response.
Sir
Can you please suggest any supplement.
Thank you
Sir preferably with zero sugar
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, you can take whey protein for building muscle mass at this age also.
Second thing there are no scientific studies which show that whey protein causes major problems in users.
I have also seen no problem in my patients who are taking whey protein or other protein supplements.
No effects if the dosage is not too high.
As in normal persons if moderate exertion in gym person can take upto 1.2 gm per kg body weight per day.
Intense workout persons may take upto 2 gm per kg body weight.
But the protein amount is different for different brands. Different brands have different scoop sizes.
And the total protein requirement includes regular diet protein.
As a rule, if a person is taking more proteins in foods then he needs little supplements.
Last my advise do not skip a meal as a meal will give you other nutrients in addition to proteins.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Protein scoop fitness is a good brand. One of my radiographer friends is taking it. It is available online.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, you can take whey protein for building muscle mass at this age also.
Second thing there are no scientific studies which show that whey protein causes major problems in users.
I have also seen no problem in my patients who are taking whey protein or other protein supplements.
No effects if the dosage is not too high.
As in normal persons if moderate exertion in gym person can take upto 1.2 gm per kg body weight per day.
Intense workout persons may take upto 2 gm per kg body weight.
But the protein amount is different for different brands. Different brands have different scoop sizes.
And the total protein requirement includes regular diet protein.
As a rule, if a person is taking more proteins in foods then he needs little supplements.
Last my advise do not skip a meal as a meal will give you other nutrients in addition to proteins.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Protein scoop fitness is a good brand. One of my radiographer friends is taking it. It is available online.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician
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