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Minhaj844
Minhaj844 Posts: 5 Member
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My daily Protein target is 146g. However i dont think i am reaching that target, as i only end up eating half of that amount, even tho i eat all the animal protein i can, such as eating chicken almost everyday.
Im wondering whether i should start having whey protein shakes.
Im not sure because im still 18 so my body hasnt fully grown.
Shall i start having whey protein shakes? Will it effect my growth?

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  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
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    If you feel you need to supplement protein, whey protein is a perfectly fine way to do it.
  • MelaniaTrump
    MelaniaTrump Posts: 2,694 Member
    edited July 2016
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    Before rushing out to the store to buy an expensive jug of powder, why don't you try a protein bar? You can buy just one at a time and see how you like it.
    I like them best after a workout.
    * I have never heard of protein stunting growth.
  • johnnylakis
    johnnylakis Posts: 812 Member
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    Minhaj844 wrote: »
    My daily Protein target is 146g.
    Wow!

  • oocdc2
    oocdc2 Posts: 1,361 Member
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    johnnylakis wrote: »
    Minhaj844 wrote: »
    My daily Protein target is 146g.
    Wow!

    Umm...could the laymen on the forums know why? Dats a lot of protein...

    Whey protein is probably the best beginner protein as far as taste. I would go so far as to recommend unsweetened whey, if you can find it, so you can add sweetener as you like (Jarrows has a good one).
  • LPflaum
    LPflaum Posts: 174 Member
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    Whey won't do anything to harm you unless you're consuming like 10+ scoops a day (then the protein starts to mess with your kidney function). I have friends who swear by unsweetened whey + frozen berries + greek yogurt (or almond milk). I prefer the muscle milk light, only because I sugar restrict and can't have handfuls of berries.
  • Minhaj844
    Minhaj844 Posts: 5 Member
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    Ok lol i *kitten* up, my daily target is 119 not 146 lol sorry.
    Ok alright thanks guys, appreciate the help.

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