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Maddy Biddulph

Does protein powder make you gain weight? A dietitian explains

A woman in a jacket and sports top scoops protein powder into a flask.

Protein is an essential macronutrient we all need to survive, but does protein powder make you gain weight? It can do, if you’re over-consuming it while unwittingly eating too many calories, says registered dietitian Kylie Bensley.

"Overconsumption of calories in any form—protein, fat, or carbohydrates—can cause weight gain,” warns Bensley.

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