Trutein Protein Powder: Healthy?

HereLieWe

I've learned that it's very difficult for me to reach my protein goals unless I supplement my diet with protein powder. I like how Trutein tastes and that it's low calories for a large amount of protein, but I was wondering if it is healthy to take. I usually have 2 scoops a day for breakfast, which brings my protein intake up to 48-50 grams. The rest of my intake comes from vegetables, yogurt, or meat, but I rarely get above 80-100 grams of protein per day. Usually average out at about 65-75 grams. I weigh 140 lbs.

I've heard that protein powder can cause liver damage. Is that true? Is the protein in Trutein of lower quality than the protein I get from actual foods?

Azexas

Protein, to my knowledge, does not cause liver problems. Protein only becomes a problem if you have a kidney impairment of some sort. Protein powder can be a great way to supplement if you are having difficulty reaching your protein goals and is fine to take. If memory serves me correctly- Trutein is whey protein which is a product from dairy.

You can research some higher protein foods if you do not want to take protein powder such as : beef jerky, tuna fish, chicken breast, cheese, peanut butter and chic peas.

AliceDark

Trutein is a blend of whey, casein and egg protein. Unless you have an issue with one of those ingredients or some other reason to limit your protein intake (I don't even know what those would be -- kidney disease, maybe?), it's fine to take.

The bigger question is why can't you get more than 15-25g of protein on an average day from sources other than powder? That's really not difficult to do.

HereLieWe

AliceDark wrote: »

Trutein is a blend of whey, casein and egg protein. Unless you have an issue with one of those ingredients or some other reason to limit your protein intake (I don't even know what those would be -- kidney disease, maybe?), it's fine to take.

The bigger question is why can't you get more than 15-25g of protein on an average day from sources other than powder? That's really not difficult to do.

To answer that question: usually I fill up the rest of my daily calories with bread, fruit, or veggies. I also have a bad problem with overeating actual meat, like I'll eat 1 lb of chicken breast in one sitting. Protein powder fills me up without the excess calories.