Negative Side Effects of Whey Protein
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Lactose Intolerance
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Whey protein is a dairy by-product, creating the possibility for people who are allergic to lactose or who are lactose intolerant, to have a negative or allergic reaction (see link in Resources)
Osteoporosis
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Over consumption of whey protein may cause minerals, including calcium, to be leeched from the bones with the possibility of the development of osteoporosis (see link in Resources).
Type 1 Diabetes
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A link between milk and Type 1 diabetes has been established. Whey protein is a by-product of milk and a cause of concern for those at risk for this disease (see link in Resources).
Organ Damage
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Excess ketone levels in the blood as the result of carbohydrate restriction and over consumption of whey protein, as well as other animal proteins, can lead to a condition known as ketosis with the possibility of kidney or liver damage (see link in Resources).
Kidney Stones
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Excessive levels of calcium and phosphorous in the urine can occur with the excessive consumption of whey protein and lead to the development of kidney stones (see link in Resources).
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