kids and protein shakes

[beretta96]

Just wondering what your thoughts are on kids drinking protein shakes. My five year old loves the chocolat and prefers it to conventional chocolat milk. On occasion I make him a half scoop drink and although he'd drink a couple a day I'm not sure if there's any ill effect. What are your thoughts?

[MuSuLPhReAk]

I don't see how it can be bad considering that they add protein to baby formulas. I wouldn't consider supplements to be a substitute for whole food protein for a child but putting some in milk shouldn't harm a child.

[Delt King]

It's more easily digested than McDonald's chicken nugget happy meals! I make my boys some but i add in ice cream...they love the treat.

[beretta96]

thanks guys...I like the ice cream or frozen yogurt idea....healthy snack!

[SylviaM]

It's more easily digested than McDonald's chicken nugget happy meals! I make my boys some but i add in ice cream...they love the treat.

Yep,do the same for my niece and nephews.They like them real thick,like pudding!

[JMP]

It's more easily digested than McDonald's chicken nugget happy meals! I make my boys some but i add in ice cream...they love the treat.

Had the EXACT same conversation with my wife when i was give one to each of my little guys !!

[Talo]

I give it to my kids also. It's not something they love as much as they use too , but every once in awhile.

I also give my kids Xtend ( BCAA"s ) while they play hockey or karate or whatever they are doing instead of just water.

[SylviaM]

I give it to my kids also. It's not something they love as much as they use too , but every once in awhile.

I also give my kids Xtend ( BCAA"s ) while they play hockey or karate or whatever they are doing instead of just water.

If you don't mind me asking.Would BCAA's be okay to give to kids? just curious.

[Talo]

I dont see why not. They are just amino acids - Most protein shakes have this in it. I just see it as a bit better while doing activity because it's giving their muscles what they need and it's not going to bloat them.

[SylviaM]

I can see it.Thank you.

[JacktheThriller]

keep em hydrated and your ok, less than 5% of kids on epilectic diets (keto/high protein) have issues and this has been attributed more to their dehydrated state they are kept in rather than high protein content

[JonnyO]

My boys been having LBA's since at least 6 months old and drinks shakes as well.

[Breddy]

Hello dear.You don't need to worry because protein shakes are good for health.Protein is good for kids because of their strength and energy.So give your kids protein shakes because these shakes are energy booster.

[Descimus]

Id try to have some plain protein without any aspartames or splenda if making shake for my kids but that just me :)