Protein Supplements - Kids

go52182
go52182 Posts: 133 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I've let my 11 year-old daughter taste my protein and she likes it. Frequently she watches me when I am drinking my protein. She has this look on her face like she's jealous and wishes she could have some too. ;) Is it bad to let kids drink our protein? My post-workout one is plant-based so I bet it's ok. But what about the casein? I definitely don't want to give her a full serving but a little here and there, is that ok?

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  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Casein isn't plant-based. Are you talking about two different powders?

    Protein is just protein, it isn't harmful to children. The only potential issue would be with other ingredients that are added and we have no idea what might be in your protein powder. Have you considered asking your child's doctor?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    go52182 wrote: »
    I've let my 11 year-old daughter taste my protein and she likes it. Frequently she watches me when I am drinking my protein. She has this look on her face like she's jealous and wishes she could have some too. ;) Is it bad to let kids drink our protein? My post-workout one is plant-based so I bet it's ok. But what about the casein? I definitely don't want to give her a full serving but a little here and there, is that ok?

    Why not get her a glass of milk while you have your protein shake?
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I started drinking protein powder around age 12. I wasn't eating meat so my parents made me get smoothies with protein powder. Or, I'd mix protein powder into cereal. It didn't do any harm and helped balance my diet.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    edited October 2018
    I would be careful. The protein itself is fine, but some powders (plant based or not) contain extra supplements like caffeine, fat burners, and whatever else. Check your supplements and show the ingredients to her pediatrician.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited October 2018
    Casein is derived directly from milk (about 80% of the protein in cow's milk is casein). So if you'd feel safe letting your child have a sip of milk, there's no reason they couldn't have a sip of a casein protein drink either.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Casein is derived directly from milk (about 80% of the protein in cow's milk is casein). So if you'd feel safe letting your child have a sip of milk, there's no reason they couldn't have a sip of a casein protein drink either.

    Exactly, same with Whey.
  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
    My 13-year-old drinks a vegan protein drink every day. He's active and grew about 4" this year, so I think it could not hurt.

    As said above, casein is in a milk based PP only.
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