I’m 12 and I want to try protein powder – should I?

• Protein powder safety in children requires expert assessment of individual nutritional needs rather than routine use, as most UK children obtain adequate protein from standard diet
• Healthcare professionals should counsel families that commercial protein supplements are primarily marketed to adults and lack extensive safety data in paediatric populations
• GPs should explore underlying motivations for supplement use in young people, as requests may indicate disordered eating patterns, unrealistic fitness expectations, or inadequate nutritional counselling

We asked experts how safe it is for children and teenagers to take protein supplements.

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