Can I take protein supplements such as "protein isolate" while pregnant?

27-year-old womanil y a 3 ans

Hello. I just found out that I am pregnant. I usually take milk with protein isolate for breakfast since I am not very hungry for a meal. Can I continue to take it when I am pregnant?

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Alexandre Chagnon · il y a 3 ans

Hello Ma'am,

Really sorry for the delay in responding. It seems that the pharmacist who handled your question had technical problems.

It is okay to continue taking a protein supplement during pregnancy, as long as you choose a good brand. In fact, some brands may be contaminated with anabolic products, since they manufacture both protein and anabolic products in the same facility.

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