Who Should Avoid Consuming Protein Powder?

People with liver and kidney diseases, gout, and those under three years of age should not consume protein powder. Although protein powder is a nutritional product with high nutritional value, it is not recommended for everyone, especially those who are already unhealthy. Some people have poor digestive ability, and eating foods with excessively high nutritional value may actually increase the corresponding burden.

1. Patients with liver diseases have difficulties in processing and utilizing proteins, so they should appropriately increase their protein intake. However, for patients with hepatic coma or late-stage liver cirrhosis, excessive protein intake may increase the burden on the liver and exacerbate the condition, so animal protein should be restricted.

2. Patients with kidney diseases need to strictly limit their protein intake and mainly consume proteins that contain nine essential amino acids.

3. Patients with gout should avoid consuming protein powders that are primarily composed of soy protein. The purine in soybeans can increase uric acid levels in the body, promoting or aggravating gout.

4. Children under three years of age who cannot consume breast milk due to various reasons should choose formula milk powders suitable for their age instead of protein powder. Consuming protein powder may cause vomiting, diarrhea, or allergies.