A Teenager's Tragic Loss Sparks Debate: Are Protein Shakes For All? - News18
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Rohan died at Middlesex Hospital 3 days after the incident. Dr Edwina Raj, Sr. Dietitian, Aster CMI Hospital weighs the pros and cons of dietary supplements
The tragic death of a UK teenager after consuming a protein shake raises concerns about the safety and necessity of dietary supplements. This incident prompts the question: Are dietary supplements suitable for everyone? Let’s explore the potential risks and benefits of dietary supplements and their appropriateness for individuals. What are the Do’s and Don’ts before consuming them? There have been drastic increase in the cases of rare and genetic disease in our country as well as globally , therefore one should be cognisant about their health condition and follow personalised nutrition advice . In this case the teenager was suffering from a rare genetic disorder called ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency which requires a specialized diet advice but to gain and build muscle the boy resorted to protein shake b...