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There are pros and cons to using protein powder with workouts

There are pros and cons to using protein powder with workouts

The Galveston County Daily News, January 26, 2022

One question UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis often hears is about the use and importance of protein powder supplementation with a workout. “When it comes to the amount of protein we get in our diet, supplementation isn’t usually required,” Mathis writes. “In general, protein powders are safe to use, but it’s cheaper, safer and more efficient to use natural sources of protein to supplement your diet and exercise routine.”

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There are pros and cons to using protein powder with workouts

There are pros and cons to using protein powder with workouts

The Galveston County Daily News, January 26, 2022

One question UTMB’s Dr. Samuel Mathis often hears is about the use and importance of protein powder supplementation with a workout. “When it comes to the amount of protein we get in our diet, supplementation isn’t usually required,” Mathis writes. “In general, protein powders are safe to use, but it’s cheaper, safer and more efficient to use natural sources of protein to supplement your diet and exercise routine.”

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