Most pharma-grade protein powders sold in India contain low-quality protein, high sugar, and have misleading labels, making many of them unsuitable for therapeutic use, according to a first-of-its-kind observational analysis.

The findings—based on a comparison of 18 medical and 16 nutraceutical whey protein powders, including those with additional nutrients—were published last week in the peer-reviewed journal Medicine .

Protein supplements are concentrated extracts used for bodybuilding or to meet protein requirements through a “lean” source of proteins and amino acids.

Medical-grade powders, typically manufactured by pharmaceutical companies, are formulated for patients with specific clinical needs such as malnutrition, diabetes, post-surgical recovery or chronic illness.

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