Dietician Shweta J Panchal Lists 4 Checks Before Protein Supplements, Urges 3 Litres of Water
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Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 6
Dietician Shweta J Panchal Lists 4 Checks Before Protein Supplements, Urges 3 Litres of Water
3 articles · Updated · Hindustan Times · Jun 6
Summary
Four health checks should come before starting protein supplements, Shweta J Panchal said in a June 4 Instagram video, warning that extra protein can strain digestion and organ function if the body is not prepared.
Gut health is the first screen: people already dealing with constipation, acidity or bloating may struggle to tolerate added protein, she said.
Kidney and liver status are the next two checks, with Panchal advising caution for anyone with kidney stones, reduced kidney function, elevated liver enzymes or fatty liver disease; she also suggested a kidney function test if one has not been done recently.
Three litres of water a day is 'non-negotiable' when adding protein supplements, she said, because protein metabolism raises water needs and inadequate hydration can worsen dehydration, kidney strain and constipation.
The advice was framed as general information rather than medical guidance, and the report noted the social-media claims were not independently verified.