At what age can children eat protein powder

Protein is an important component of the body and is consumed in huge quantities. Children in particular need a lot of protein to maintain growth momentum. Therefore, protein supplementation is very necessary. However, since the concentration of protein supplement products on the market is relatively high and children’s digestive systems are not perfect, blind consumption may have adverse effects. So, at what age is it appropriate for children to consume protein powder?

Over three years old.

Because protein powder is consumed before the age of three, the protein composition of protein powder is not suitable for young children, and is not conducive to children's digestion and absorption. After eating, it is likely to cause vomiting, diarrhea or allergies. So it is suitable for children over three years old.

Benefits of protein powder for children

1. Add bricks and tiles to the body. Protein is involved in the production of muscles, bones, blood, and skin. It helps the body to produce new tissues and constitutes substances with important physiological functions in the body, such as enzymes, hormones, antibodies, etc.: More importantly, protein provides nutrients such as glycine, proline, lysine, hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine for the construction of bones, which are the main components of collagen.

2. Make your children smarter Protein is one of the main components of brain cells and is also the material basis of the excitation and inhibition processes of brain cells. It plays an important role in human language, thinking, memory, nerve conduction, movement and other aspects. Protein deficiency will directly affect brain development, limit nerve transmission, and manifest as slow reaction.

3. Provide protection for children's immunity. Children's immune system is still imperfect, especially for children under 6 years old, who are in the "stage of incomplete immune function". The relevant immune organs are not fully activated, immunoglobulin synthesis is insufficient, and they are very vulnerable to bacterial attacks. It is not until after the age of 12 that they can enter a relatively stable period of immune function. Moreover, in the acute pseudo-epidemic of certain diseases in children, there is often a disorder of cellular immunity, and even secondary infection. In addition, anti-inflammatory drugs will also affect children's immune function, not only increasing drug-resistant strains, but also destroying the balance of bacterial flora and forming endogenous potential. Therefore, children need more nutrition to enhance their physical fitness and immunity.