Can Whey Protein Be Taken In Pregnancy?

Posted on Wed, 21 May 2014

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Wed, 21 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : During pregnancy can we give whey protein which is used during gym training.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

There is no need of such high protein. Whey protein also contains excess amonts of other stuff generally not needed for pregnancy.

It is unnecessary and not required to suppliment whey protein during pregnancy.

Regards

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