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Daily protein requirement

2018-01-27 16:02:20
I am a vegetarian and I take boiled eggs once in a while. My current weight is 53kgs and on an average I intake 20-25 grams of protein daily which is insufficient. Should I take whey protein?
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What's your height? 20-25gms of protein is insufficient. You need proper protein intake according to ur ideal body weight. Contact me through practo direct consultation.

Answered2018-01-28 05:07:36

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Hello dear If you are physical inactive then do not take whey protein as it may damage kidney and also cause other problems. Secondly, we have healthy diet plan for vegetarian thru which they can meet their daily requirement of nutrients. But before prescribing anything we need some information like your vitals ,Family history, Lifestyle, occupation, medical history, daily routine and many more. So ,if you want you can contact us directly through this link
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