2007-02-18 14:38:31 · 11 answers · asked by face of revenge 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Because of the ingredients
2007-02-18 14:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Cool guy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Face ... I'm assuming you are taking a whey-based protein. Usually when people get gas from whey protein mixes it's due to the lactose in the whey. This is the same thing that makes people get gas when they drink milk.
Occasionally, some individuals will have problems digesting the protein itself, regardless of the lactose. This can cause bloating, gas and stomach upset as well.
I would try switching brands or formulas to see if you can find one that doesn't give you gas. I had this problem when I started using whey protein and eventually found that Optimum Nutrition (ON) 100% Whey worked well for me. They remove most of the lactose and add some digestive enzymes. I've never had a digestion problem since. Isopure Whey Isolate is also lactose free and much easier to digest. GNC sells both. They put the ON 100% whey on sale fairly frequently. Or you can find them online.
Look for powders that list lactase in their ingredients. Also, whey isolates are usually lactose free, while whey concentrates tend to have higher lactose levels because of how they are processed.
Finally, you might try taking a couple tablets of papaya enzyme with your shakes, which can aid with protein digestion. You can find them at most health food stores.
2007-02-18 22:58:07 · answer #2 · answered by Matt@AnswerFitness.com 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i say the aftermath is different with people.
I was drinking whey protein for a while.....and I don't think I was more gassy than usual.
....if anything its probably because of the ingrediants.
I'm pretty sure its nothing to be cautious of...you'll be fine.
ps--> Peanut Butter is good for protein too!
2007-02-18 22:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by Maria Maria! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The body has problems breaking certain things down, especially in chemically altered proteins.
2007-02-18 22:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by ßαßε 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people don't like whey. If it gives you gas, stop it. I found 1 company's product (they went under sadly) that left me feeling great. It worked wonders. Then they went under.
2007-02-18 22:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by synjhindb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the quantity. Sometimes if I get a little too much I have that side effect. Most of time time, it's not a problem.
2007-02-18 22:53:01 · answer #6 · answered by resistnzisfutl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most supplemental protein powders are derived from whey proteins. dairy products increase flatulence in many people.
try using whey protein islolates (WPI) vs a whey protein concentrate (WPC)
2007-02-18 22:52:03 · answer #7 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
diet pills herbal life etc etc. are no substitute for real food. Pills and mixes are not what the body was designed for.
2007-02-18 22:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats wat u get for wantin to be a big buff mama
or
u just naturally have gas, ur a gassy guy
2007-02-18 22:42:28 · answer #9 · answered by ostentatiousenigam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that`s why i don`t take em.
2007-02-18 22:42:13 · answer #10 · answered by d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋