Are protein powders safe

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Avatar f tn Herbalife is full ofchemicals, thats why they are always sued! DOnt damage your baby!
Avatar f tn Yeah i have the powder so i make it. Thank you!
Avatar f tn But there are a lot of options for protein powders, even vegan protein powders, and some of them are really tasty, so they are good options.
Avatar n tn 1- GNC sells some high amino acid/ high carb weight gain powders. Are these products safe for people with decompensated liver? 2- I am 192 Ibs now, down from 200, @ 6' 2", and would like to return to my 200 weight. 1.5 grms x 200 weight goal and maintanance requires 300 grams of protein daily. Is that much protein safe for cirrhotics/decomp liver to even try reaching this goal? I have been trying to keep high carb/caloric with low sodium up to now.
Avatar f tn I'd first consider just adding another healthy meal. Most shakes doctors know about aren't particularly healthy. You can make your own, but to play it safe I'd try using rice protein as the base -- most shakes are either dairy or soy and they are both common allergens and many people don't tolerate them well.
Avatar n tn Protein powders are not good it even says it on the container. Haha, but quinoa is like a grain so I agree with the comment above. Chicken is a great source of protein and so is salmon but make sure they are cooked properly!!!
973741 tn?1342342773 if you are able to get enough protein in your diet from non-processed food sources, that is probably a much safer way than consuming protein powder. Some protein powders are low on all of these contaminants, but this study only looked at 134 protein powders and my current protein powder isn't one of the ones tested - its main source of protein in whey concentrate.
Avatar m tn The side effects of too much protein are taxing to the kidneys. The only way you lower your cholesterol is if you are eating protein source foods that lower it, such as eggs, fish, chicken, nuts, and seeds. If you are consuming red meat, high fat meats, and high fat dairy products, then the cholesterol increases. Hoped this helped you.
19024797 tn?1471291132 Soy protein powders should not be used, as they can interfere with absorption of thyroid medication. Other protein powders should be okay, if used in moderation. It's best to talk to your doctor... Cytomel is not known to cause bloating/gas issues.
Avatar f tn There are a lot of good protein powders on the market that are not meant for "muscle building", but protein is the building block for muscle and muscle burns fat. Exercise also helps build muscle, but if you do the right ones, you won't "bulk up". I often use, both, Greek yogurt and protein powder in my smoothies. The yogurt gives you and extra amount of protein, plus calcium, vitamin B12, etc.
Avatar n tn You can try drinking a herbal ginger tea to help settle the nausea. Helped abit for me. Also try snacking on saltine crackers so your stomach doesn't stay completely empty... I lost about 20lbs when I first got pregnant, and am having a healthy pregnancy now at 29wks. Small sips of water to keep hydrated is also a good idea. Pedialyte is another good one to boost your electrolytes or watered down gatorade. hope you feel better soon!
Avatar m tn There is no definitive answer to your question, which is why it's hard to tell what's true and what isn't. Nobody really knows. Heavy protein intake for long periods of time can damage the kidneys. The ideal amount of protein for a normal diet isn't as high as people think it is, but there are different dietary theories about how much is the right amount; for bodybuilders, more protein helps build muscle.
Avatar n tn Also Branched Chain Amino Acids are good for making protein and to stimulate muscle production. Glutamine, HMB, Taurine, are helpful. some good creatine products are Betancourt, Creatine "Micros, BodyTech 100% Pure Creatine Monohydrate 5 GM, Muscle Pharm - Creatine Rapidly Absorbed Complex - 300 Grams As for BCAA, Dymatize Nutrition, BCAA, Complex 5050, Branched Chain Amino Acids, MET-Rx - BCAA 2200 As I said check with your doctor first!!
593623 tn?1220805866 It may be helpful to eat 5-6 smaller meals rather than the traditional 3 meals per day. You may want to try protein powders and nutritional supplements (like Ensure) to provide you with extra calories. Mixing the protein powders with milk or juice will add some additional calories and may improve the taste. A multivitamin and mineral supplement may also be benefitical (check with your parents or doctor for an appropriate one).
Avatar f tn Weight gainers are typically higher in protein than whey protein supplements. However, the protein content comprises a significantly larger percentage of whey protein supplements than weight gainers. A lower-calorie weight gainer may contain 35 grams of protein, while a higher-calorie weight gainer may supply 100 grams of protein. However, given calorie amounts of 620 and 1,860, the protein comprises just 22.5 and 21.5 percent of the calories in these gainers.
Avatar f tn Eating meats and no-fat dairy products will help keep up her protein levels without taking protein powders, and decrease the gallbladder issues. Avoid certain foods she cannot tolerate, even if they are on the list above. Hoped this helped you.
5276842 tn?1365878296 I am considering cutting out gluten again as this is the easiest to cut out for now as I also weightlift and use protein powders and eggs for protein. I struggle to get enough protein as it is and have a stock of powders i cannot afford to replace with dairy free options. Any advice you can offer me on relieving symptoms would be great. Currently the only medication I take are amytriptilline 20mg for the fibro, lansoprazole for oesophagitis and macrogol for constipation.
14652685 tn?1435693430 Some sources have more complete proteins than others, and some are more digestible than others, but protein is protein and protein is always made up of real amino acids -- that's what protein is. But supplements aren't cheaper than food. If you truly can't afford to buy basic food, it's time to look into government assistance. The only really inexpensive protein sources are beans.
Avatar m tn Just make sure you drinks lots of water to flush this out. Keep taking the vit/min and the Electrolyte powders and Protein powders too. I wish you the best..No looking back now!