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Here’sWhat Happens To Your Body When You Drink Protein Shakes Every Day.

Consuming more calories than you realize.

So, when you drink protein shakes regularly, you may end up gaining weight.

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“You may not feel full after drinking a liquid shake and follow it with a full meal.”

Onestudyfound that people who drank protein shakes in between meals did not automatically eat less at mealtimes.

A mucked-up microbiome

Many people use protein shakes as meal replacements.

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Here’sThe Surprising Truth About Protein Powders you should probably Know.

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