Could protein powder be the culprit?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Protein powder is famous for causing bloating and flatulence. How can anyone not know this?

Pea protein is really toxic. I'd avoid that.

+1 on the pea protein. Caused stroke-like symptoms for me.

[Anonymous]

Peas can cause flatulence and bloating, so presumably pea protein can, too. I have trouble digesting any protein powder I’ve tried.

To bump my protein without using actual protein supplement, I take 2 scoops of collagen daily in my coffee (I seem to digest this fine), and eat 2 plain nonfat greek yogurts a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe try eating real food?

+1, as a nutritionist. Eat the whole food source instead - peas, edamame, soy milk, etc
Also, It’s the sucralose.

Thank you- people are going nuts about protein when you can get plenty with your normal PEAS, legumes, dairy if you consume it. Do you have any links that will help the crazies? I remember reading at some point that unless you are eating utter crap, it's pretty hard to put together some normal meals in a day that are protein deficient.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Peas can cause flatulence and bloating, so presumably pea protein can, too. I have trouble digesting any protein powder I’ve tried.

To bump my protein without using actual protein supplement, I take 2 scoops of collagen daily in my coffee (I seem to digest this fine), and eat 2 plain nonfat greek yogurts a day.

Collagen is an incomplete protein. Different purpose than people who are trying to up their complete protein intake from diet or whey/pea (for strength, weightlifting, etc(

[Anonymous]

Sucralose and other artificial sweeteners make me bloated and gassy

[Anonymous]

Just eat some chicken or tuna

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe try eating real food?

I do eat real food, I supplement with this for protein intake. I eat three meals a day, I simply also mentioned some other protein-heavy foods I also eat at each of those meals. I’m eating mainly protein and fruit/veggies and complex carbs.

why do you need so much protein? people have really gone crazy

+1
And it’s the sucralose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe try eating real food?

+1, as a nutritionist. Eat the whole food source instead - peas, edamame, soy milk, etc
Also, It’s the sucralose.

Thank you- people are going nuts about protein when you can get plenty with your normal PEAS, legumes, dairy if you consume it. Do you have any links that will help the crazies? I remember reading at some point that unless you are eating utter crap, it's pretty hard to put together some normal meals in a day that are protein deficient.

For those of us who lift, it’s insane to imagine eating enough peas to get the protein equivalent. You don’t have to like it, but to the weightlifting community, powers are key.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Protein powder is famous for causing bloating and flatulence. How can anyone not know this?

Pea protein is really toxic. I'd avoid that.

+1 on the pea protein. Caused stroke-like symptoms for me.

Okay. There is no evidence that pea protein is toxic. Doesn't even make sense. If you reacted that way to the powder, then it's an issue with peas.

[Anonymous]

Cottage cheese makes me incredibly bloated and gassy. Which is sad because I love it.

I bet it’s the cottage cheese. I’ve tried all brands.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe try eating real food?

+1, as a nutritionist. Eat the whole food source instead - peas, edamame, soy milk, etc
Also, It’s the sucralose.

Thank you- people are going nuts about protein when you can get plenty with your normal PEAS, legumes, dairy if you consume it. Do you have any links that will help the crazies? I remember reading at some point that unless you are eating utter crap, it's pretty hard to put together some normal meals in a day that are protein deficient.

For those of us who lift, it’s insane to imagine eating enough peas to get the protein equivalent. You don’t have to like it, but to the weightlifting community, powers are key.

You aren't lifting enough for that statement to be true, bro. You're pumping your body full of ultraprocessed crap under the illusion that you're doing something healthy by "lifting." Just eat real food. You'll be fine, I promise.

[emily_4]

It could be the protein powder or the overall increase in protein from your diet since your body might be adjusting to more protein than usual. Some vegan proteins like pea or soy can cause bloating or digestive urgency for certain people, and adding extra yogurt or cottage cheese might contribute as well. You could try pausing the powder for a few days to see if your symptoms improve and keep track of what you eat and how you feel. Tools and wellness platforms like this https://betterme.world/articles/7-wellness-challenge-platforms/ can help you notice patterns and manage your diet more effectively.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe try eating real food?

+1, as a nutritionist. Eat the whole food source instead - peas, edamame, soy milk, etc
Also, It’s the sucralose.

Thank you- people are going nuts about protein when you can get plenty with your normal PEAS, legumes, dairy if you consume it. Do you have any links that will help the crazies? I remember reading at some point that unless you are eating utter crap, it's pretty hard to put together some normal meals in a day that are protein deficient.

For those of us who lift, it’s insane to imagine eating enough peas to get the protein equivalent. You don’t have to like it, but to the weightlifting community, powers are key.

You aren't lifting enough for that statement to be true, bro. You're pumping your body full of ultraprocessed crap under the illusion that you're doing something healthy by "lifting." Just eat real food. You'll be fine, I promise.

You have absolutely no idea how much or how little I lift.