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I am currently eating soy protein isolate after breakfast and dinner, 27 grams each time,to gain weight. This is because I am lactose intolerant and cannot consume whey protein. I have severe thinness in BMI. Does soy protein isolate cause any side effects?

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Hello, You can check lactose free milk instead. Consult me online for the detailed diet chart ...  Read More

Is soy protein good for kidney stones?... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Excess of anything is bad. Intake of protein depends on its metabolism. ...  Read More

Good evening Sir/Madam, Is soy protein (ingredient in Menopro powder)effects the thyroid gland(hypothyroidism). Should I take? Regards.

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Yes you can take. Just don’t take soy protein with in one hour you take a medicine of thyroid. Soy products are also rich in essential nutrients for thyroid like iodine. There is no studies that prove ...  Read More

Can I take soy protein two times a day? One sachet approx.20g? Is it ok? 15g of protein,is it ok?...

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You can take 15gm of soya !kindly contact further details through Practo app ...  Read More

After lot of reasearch I am planning to start soy protein to support muscle building as plant based option just wanted to know is really that safe as described on internet.

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If you want a protein supplement for muscle building than whey protein is better option As it is highest absorbed protein . Soy protein is lesser absorbed to whey & on long term may cause mild es ...  Read More

Hi, I'm a testerone dominant person. Can I drink soy protein powder in milk?What else, I need to include in my daily diet. I'm a vegetarian.My weight is approximately 65kg.I don't eat fish,meat. What are other sources of protein?

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U should eat omega 3 rich sources like walnut and flaxseed… make your balanced plan with us.. ...  Read More

Hello, Is it safer to use weight loss products containing soy protein isolate,?( eg Herbalife Formula 1) for a Breast cancer survivor patient ? Any daily intake limit ? Many thx for feedback. Regards

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Rely on non supplemental methods for weight loss. Nothing works better than exercise and good diet ...  Read More

I want to take whey protein but every whey protein has 0.21Gm soy lecithin(acts as instantiating agent for mixing with water) in 1 serving(30gm). I will take it twice a day 1 serving in morning and 1 after workout in night. I have thyroid and my TSH level is 2.3. Is it safe for me to take 0.21*2 times = 0.42gm soy lecithin every day. I tried to fin

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But why u want to take whey protein? Please try to eat regular diet ...  Read More

Hi i am using a whey protein supplement which has soy lecithin in it so will it increase estrogen levels in my body?many say that soy lecithin contains only trace level of soy which cannot increase eastrogen levels so i just want to confirm please help Thank You

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Please ask me directly for details. ...  Read More

I am overweight. My weight is 63.9kg.Height is 5'2". I am doing exercises at home for 30 mins daily . I want to know that is protein shake good for weight loss? Which protein is good for health? Soy protein or whey protein? What's are the side effects of protein shake? And also I want to know about the protein bar . Which contains 35% protein . And

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Hi... If u are looking for weight loss the diet should contain low Carbohydrate, low fat and moderate protein. For which protein shakes are not really required. Instead natural protein sources can be ...  Read More

I would like to increase the protein intake by reducing carbohydrates. I plan to do this by reducing rice based food and fill that gap with pharmaceutical grade whey protein supplement or soy isolate based supplement . I have a sedentary lifestyle, and my diet is majorly rice based food. Thoughts?.

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Pls connect through app, good night. ...  Read More

Hi, I prepare homemade protein laddoo using almonds, cashew, flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds and fard dates. I just roast the nuts and seeds and powder them to make it with some ghee. It is for my husband to eat before going to the gym( one laddoo per day). I also have it nowadays. He is saying that he is ha

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Hi Good afternoon! Great effort on your part in making such a nutritious laddu. Yes, chia seeds need to be soaked for better digestion. Eating too much nuts and seeds all of a sudden can be tough ...  Read More

My male friend age 30 years having weight 85kg is doing workout daily and consumes 27grams raw protein after workout and bcaa pre-workout. He is taking raw protein and bcaa for 3 months. Now he wants to know that is it safe to take raw protein and bcaa continuously or he should take a gap of 15 days to 1 month. Please tell me if there is any side e

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Yes raw protein can cause IBS issue on stomach ...  Read More

Kindly suggest some protein powder which don't have estrogen in it as I have fibrodenoma in my breast.i can't take soy or whey.do all protein powder have estrogen.what to do I m pregnant by 7 month

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Please connect over consultation to help you better ...  Read More

I am 7 month pregnant having fibrodenoma in my breast. Doctor has given me protein powder which is soy based having estrogen. I can't take as soy is harmful for fibrodenoma.hpw to overcome my protein deficiency.which protein can I take. Do aall protein powder has estrogen ?

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healthy diet is enough..you dont need any protein diet ...  Read More

I am having 7 month pregnancy and fibrodenoma in my breast.doctor told me to avoid estrogen.which protein powder can I take which is free from estrogen.i can't take soy protein

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no need to take anything ...  Read More

Hi I have IBS for 12 years and I wanted to add protein more in my diet to loss my overweight can I take protein powder with IBS condition? what sort of protein is best soy,whey or Peas please suggest some brands

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Anything that is rich in protein is better , by this time you will be knowing what your body has adjusted to. So dont try to new variants of protein ...  Read More

I am undergoing menopause doctor has prescribed ISO Shelcall which contains soy isoflavones. I also take thyronorm 25mcg should I continue iso shelcall or will it affect my Thyroid

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Continue all medicines ...  Read More

I need some suggestions on protein powders. I see 3 types of protein powders are available. Normal, for non diabetic and for diabetic. What is whey protein? Which one should we take? Do they help in controlling hunger? Are there any side effects?

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Hi, kindly consult directly for a detailed discussion. ...  Read More

I'm testosterone dominant. Will consuming soy beans make my condition worse?... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Soy or any soy-related product has not yet been proven to affect Testosterone levels negatively. With this being said, overconsumption of soy products can lead to three main problems in males due ...  Read More

I have had soy as chunks and sauce before. Had about 200 ml of soy milk today . Felt slight itchy feeling in cheeks. Can it be allergy because of soy or some other normal itching? It's slight. It's been 2 hrs since I drank it.

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Yes it can. ...  Read More

Will eating too much raw soy products regularly decrease testosterone levels in men is this a myth or a fact?

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Yes, some research proof also there, but if you're choosing soy for protein and calcium, take alternative foods too, soy can have, but should be correct quantity ...  Read More

Hi there Soy products are believed to be good source of protein. Contrary, it raises estrogen levels in male body. Can it be intaken on regular basis or in moderate amount or even lesser?

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Taken in moderation is fine. Including variety in your daily routine is suggested instead of focusing on one ingredient. Other good source of protein are milk and milk products, chicken, fish and eggs ...  Read More

Hello Sir, Soy protein or animal protien-which is better for kidney ??? Please suggest...

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See a ditiecian ...  Read More

Does Soy milk reduces ldl cholesterol and good for heart . Please confirm how much quantity of soy milk is good for heart patient.

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Yes soy milk decreases LDL cholesterol by 3-5%. U can take soy protein upto 25 grams per day.. ...  Read More

Can protein powder help in weight loss? How does it benefits? Is there any side effects need medical advice

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Don't take supplements take direct consultation through practo u will get good results definately. ...  Read More

Can soy products increase estrogen level in men , should men consume it and in what quantity how much should one limit eating it

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Yes, men can definitely eat regular and moderate amount of soya products without any guilt. Consuming soya in moderation have no side effects on sexuality of men. Soya products are high in protein and ...  Read More

Is protein powder harmless and has no side effects. Which protein is good. Does it help in weight gain

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Contact me through practo direct consultation for further information surely help you. ...  Read More

Hello doc. My son is 4 yeras old and very allergic in nature. He has milk allergy so our doc told us not to use any milk or related products that contains lactose but can use soy milk as it not contains lactose. Now we are using it at evening with cornflakes. But recently I have heard that long term use of soy formula milk can effect child's growt

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Hello. Soy milk can be safely used. Could you please specify how was your child diagnosed for milk allergy? Usually milk allergies are outgrown. I would recommend you not to fix to one formula. Die ...  Read More

Which has more protein pulses or egg I want to know about this that which has more protein egg or pulses

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You need balanced diet by taking all types foods. Usually animal foods have higher protein than plants but remember all are needed for good health ...  Read More

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