Are There Downsides to Drinking a Protein Shake a Day

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Are There Downsides to Drinking a Protein Shake
a Day

• Protein shakes are used as supplements to help us
  get the necessary protein for the body. Protein
  is the building block of the body and is made of
  amino acids. Some amino acids are the Essential
  Amino Acids (EAAs), and they are the ones that
  cannot be created by the body. They must be got
  from the diet or supplement. Though protein
  shakes are considered as supplements and wont
  harm you.

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Below are some of the downsides of them

• If you have the protein powder with milk, then
  you will put on weight. It can be also tough to
  digest since milk has a lot of fats and carbs. 
• There are many fake products in the market. They
  contain fillers, steroids, sugar, hormones, etc.
  They are not healthy and can cause side effects.
  Always buy from authentic dealers and check the
  seal or hologram. You can also check the site for
  the barcode. 
• If you have protein in excess, it can lead to
  protein toxicity. Check with your nutritionist
  regarding your protein powder needs. This helps
  you take the right quantity of protein. 
• Some protein powders can cause digestive problems
  like bloating, heaviness, indigestion, and other
  issues. People will lactose intolerance should
  avoid whey proteins and those with soya allergy
  should avoid any product containing it. 

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• There are different kinds of proteins whey
  protein, pea protein, rice protein, quinoa
  protein, etc. and it depends on your choice.
  Regarding if whey protein is safe for daily use
  we can say it is. But we need to do some research
  before buying it.