Protein Guide: Benefits of Shakes, Whey & Lean Sources

Protein shakes can be beneficial for hair and muscle growth, but too much protein may cause kidney damage. Identify the best lean sources like beans and eggs while understanding the differences between whey and casein for your diet.

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Soy Protein & Male Breasts

Gynecomastia is the abnormally large growth of breast tissue in boys and adult men. Most often gynecomastia is associated with an imbalance between the hormones testosterone and estrogen. Soy contains a variety of chemicals, including phytoestrogens, or “plant estrogens.

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What Are Symptoms of Too Much Cortisol in the Body?

A high level of cortisol in the body is a condition called hypercortisolism, or Cushing’s syndrome. Excessive use of cortisol or corticosteroid medication or the body’s overproduction of cortisol causes hypercortisolism. Symptoms occur when the cortisol levels are abnormally high for an extended period of time.

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Whey Protein & Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor that affects the prostate, a walnut-sized gland in men located below the bladder. Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related death among men of all ages, the University of Maryland Medical Center says.

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