Anonymous
Post 02/10/2026 15:25     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 02/10/2026 15:24     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 02/10/2026 14:10     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 02/04/2026 16:46     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 02/04/2026 16:36     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
Just eat some chicken or tuna
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2026 16:33     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
Sucralose and other artificial sweeteners make me bloated and gassy
Anonymous
Post 01/24/2026 13:22     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 01/13/2026 15:33     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 01/13/2026 15:30     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 01/12/2026 21:51     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
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
Post 01/10/2026 22:29     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sucralose


Surprised this wasn't thr first comment! That's what I think, too.


This isn’t reddit
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2026 22:25     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
Anonymous wrote:Sucralose


Surprised this wasn't thr first comment! That's what I think, too.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 23:03     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
Maybe the oils? I am lactose intolerant but can drink the Premier Protein shakes. I don't like powders. They have an almond milk version but I haven't tried it.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 08:59     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
You don't need protein powder. But if you must, it's likely the artificial sweetener that's causing your GI distress.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 08:49     Subject: Could protein powder be the culprit?
Vegan protein powders have been found to contain lead.