If you are an active person, chances are you do not need a protein supplement and using one will be counterproductive because of the extra calories (remember, 1 gram of protein provides as many kilocalories as 1 gram of sugar!). Athletes and vegetarians are special populations that may require supplements.
Amortization expense is a non-cash expense. Therefore, like all non-cash expenses, it will be added to the net income when drafting an indirect cash flow statement. The same applies to depreciation of physical assets, as well other non-cash expenditures, such as increases in payables and accumulated interest expenses.
Applications of adjustments to net income. Two scenarios requiring an adjustment to net income: Depreciation - The total value of an asset declines over time; but this is not a cash expense. However an amount must be deducted from the total value of the asset, so this is subtracted from net income when calculating cash flow.