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Health Tips: Especially youth go to gym to build their body. Also take strong diet. Some people also eat protein powder. Sometimes this protein powder can prove dangerous for health. What to do in such situation? Learn from experts…
Ranchi. People going to the gym often consume protein powder so that they can build muscles and look beautiful and attractive. But, protein powder can also harm health. According to a research, high amounts of harmful elements like lead and cadmium are found in protein powder, which are no less than poison for the body.
Dr. Ruchi Mitra, a famous general physician from Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, told Local 18 that both the elements found in protein powder are very harmful for health. These elements can even cause kidney failure. Try not to consume it. It is better that you compensate for the amount of protein through food.
Cause of diseases like cancer and constipation
Dr. Ruchi said that lead can especially cause diseases like cancer. Constipation or ulcer like thing is seen in the stomach. Because, the kidneys are not able to filter both these substances, which gradually accumulate in the kidneys or any other part of the body. Later it can take the form of tumor. There is also a possibility of kidney stone formation.
eat this thing instead of powder
Told further, therefore try not to consume protein powder. If you do, reduce it completely. Eat one spoon, once a day is enough. But, if you consume more than this then it can be quite harmful. Instead of this, consume green moong on an empty stomach in the morning. You will get 20 to 25 grams of protein in just 100 grams.
then we will reach the hospital
In this way, you can add some more things to your diet after consulting a dietician. This could be a good option. But nowadays, in the pursuit of building muscles, youth are playing with their health. He feels that by consuming protein powder he will look very beautiful and smart with his muscles. But, in order to look smart, they reach the hospital.
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