I was just wondering if a 15 year old could already include whey protein in his diet. It would be to help in the muscle building after hitting the gym. Would it have negative side-effects?
Whey protein for a 15 year old
Dr. Ryan Neal Salapa
is a Medical expert
in the Philippines
Good morning!
Personally po, I would advise against it not just for 15 year olds but for all people from taking whey protein for muscle building after hitting the gym. Going back to the basics of protein, after ingestion it will be broken down to amino acids. Too much of it will make your body acidic and this is especially harmful to one's kidneys since it will have to pass through it to be released in the urine.
So if you really want to have good muscle build up, I would suggest to just stick with balanced diet. :)
Personally po, I would advise against it not just for 15 year olds but for all people from taking whey protein for muscle building after hitting the gym. Going back to the basics of protein, after ingestion it will be broken down to amino acids. Too much of it will make your body acidic and this is especially harmful to one's kidneys since it will have to pass through it to be released in the urine.
So if you really want to have good muscle build up, I would suggest to just stick with balanced diet. :)
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