Are Protein Shakes Safe For Kids?

My husband wants to put our son on protein shakes from health food store. Is it safe? He has carbs, meat and cheese daily.

[Renee Radenberg]

From your measurements, his weight is just above the 25th percentile which indicates he is normal for his age. He is going into puberty and will be on a growth spree until his early twenties. Suggest giving him regular milkshakes (milk, fruit, and ice cream blended) or yogurt smoothies (yogurt, fruit, and ice cream) instead of the protein shakes if you so desire. Regular milkshakes or yogurt smoothies have protein, carbs, vitamins and minerals. The protein shakes may contain ingredients that may cause issues to a child, plus you do not want overload the kidneys with very high amounts of protein these shakes contain. Hoped that helped you.