Question
Can I take whey protein and/or fish oils while on TLD?
17 August 2023. Related: All topics, Drug interactions.
Hi everyone,
I have started weight lifting and I might pursue this further and build a good physique. Just wanted to confirm if I can take fish oils and whey protein and are there any risks or interactions with ARVs?
I am currently on TLD (Tenofovir Disproxil Fumrate, Lamivudine, Dolutegravir)
Answer
Hi, how are you doing?
There is no interaction between fish oils and TLD.
Do you know if your kidneys are healthy? TLD contains tenofovir and in people with kidneys that are not functioning in a healthy limit, it would not be advised to consume whey protein.
Poor kidneys, with tenofvir and whey protein can increase the speed of kidney damage.
If you have healthy kidneys, it is safe to take whey protein but it would be advised to inform your doctor so you can have your kidneys monitored.
Josh.
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