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Congestive Heart Failure Patient. Suggested Whey Protein. Has High Amount Of Sodium. Safe To Drink?

yes, i am a congestive heart failure patient that has had a heart attack two years ago and currently has a medtronic difilbrilator/pacemaker installed... I have hired a professional personal trainer. He told me about some whey protein , but i see that there is a high amount of sodium in each individual shake (350 mg.) Am i able to drink this ?
Sat, 9 Mar 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

It is good to avoid excess sodium.
In borderline instances, failure will be precipitated / in addition to raise of blood pressure, in many
There are other/natural sources of protein with less sodium

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck

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Congestive Heart Failure Patient. Suggested Whey Protein. Has High Amount Of Sodium. Safe To Drink?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic It is good to avoid excess sodium. In borderline instances, failure will be precipitated / in addition to raise of blood pressure, in many There are other/natural sources of protein with less sodium Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck