Protein shakes feel sick

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Did anyone else feel sick when they first started drinking protein shakes ?

AdrianChr92

You are probably lactose intolerant

75in2013

Try different shakes. One of my colleagues can't stand something called "Almased" while his friend loves it.

RoxieDawn

No I did not.

What do you mean by feel sick? Nauseated, upset stomach?

And at what time of day are drinking these and are you on an empty stomach, straight from exercise, straight out of bed? What brand and is it powder or ready to drink shake? Is it loaded with carbs or ateleast what is the protein amount yo are drinking at one time?

Is it whey or what?

Please elaborate..

JoshuaMcAllister

AdrianChr92 wrote: »

You are probably lactose intolerant

I would probably look at what ingredients are in the protein shake and whether you could be allergic to any of them.
If she was lactose intolerant I'd imagine she would know not drink a milk based product.

AdrianChr92

JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »

AdrianChr92 wrote: »

You are probably lactose intolerant

I would probably look at what ingredients are in the protein shake and whether you could be allergic to any of them.
If she was lactose intolerant I'd imagine she would know not drink a milk based product.

You'd be amazed how many people don't know that.

The solution for that is to try and buy whey isolate instead of concentrate and see if that works. Or switch to other protein base like soy.

But then again OP didn't even tell us what protein shakes she is drinking

Packerjohn

AdrianChr92 wrote: »

JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »

AdrianChr92 wrote: »

You are probably lactose intolerant

I would probably look at what ingredients are in the protein shake and whether you could be allergic to any of them.
If she was lactose intolerant I'd imagine she would know not drink a milk based product.

You'd be amazed how many people don't know that.

The solution for that is to try and buy whey isolate instead of concentrate and see if that works. Or switch to other protein base like soy.

But then again OP didn't even tell us what protein shakes she is drinking

You're right, ask 20 people on the street what whey is.

JoshuaMcAllister

AdrianChr92 wrote: »

JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »

AdrianChr92 wrote: »

You are probably lactose intolerant

I would probably look at what ingredients are in the protein shake and whether you could be allergic to any of them.
If she was lactose intolerant I'd imagine she would know not drink a milk based product.

You'd be amazed how many people don't know that.

The solution for that is to try and buy whey isolate instead of concentrate and see if that works. Or switch to other protein base like soy.

But then again OP didn't even tell us what protein shakes she is drinking

I guess you are right but with lactose creeping into so many products it would puzzle me that she hasn't already been diagnosed or become aware of it before having a shake.

Agreed on that, I quite enjoyed almond milk shake before I stopped drinking them, so that could be another option to try?

That is true, it could be powder or pre-mixed for all we know. I always advise against the pre-mixed ones, bad experiences personally and so have friends of mine.

RoxieDawn

Well until she responds, it is sort of pointless to speculate on what it is or what it is not she drinking..

The just feel sick statement was sort of vauge!!

size102b

I've ibs d I'm not lactose intolerant
It's UK ''The protein works ''
brand - Whey only
I can't have body by VI that upsets my stomach so maybe there's an ingredient that disagrees with me as my ibs d is bad at times.
Made it with water felt nauseated made it with almond milk felt the same both for 2 hours
Last night so not on an empty stomach
This morning on an empty stomach

I don't have much of an appetite in the mornings and trying to get my carbs down so this is low carbs 24g protein it's a well know recommended brand

Thankyou for helping

Azercord

It might just be their formula. I've had some brands in the past that my stomach just doesn't like for some odd reason or another. Just find a different brand and try that one. If the problem persists try a different type of protein. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon

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Azercord wrote: »

It might just be their formula. I've had some brands in the past that my stomach just doesn't like for some odd reason or another. Just find a different brand and try that one. If the problem persists try a different type of protein. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon

Thankyou I appreciate your help

sijomial

I've used The Protein Works Naked 80 and Naked 90 whey formulas and really like them. They are sweetened with stevia instead of sucralose (I just dislike the taste of sucralose).

I do mix with skimmed milk rather than water as I don't like the texture when too watery.

They may well take your formula back or swap for another formulation as their customer service is pretty good.

PS - don't go for their whey and oat crisp flapjack bars unless you enjoy farting on a truly epic scale!

size102b

sijomial wrote: »

I've used The Protein Works Naked 80 and Naked 90 whey formulas and really like them. They are sweetened with stevia instead of sucralose (I just dislike the taste of sucralose).

I do mix with skimmed milk rather than water as I don't like the texture when too watery.

They may well take your formula back or swap for another formulation as their customer service is pretty good.

PS - don't go for their whey and oat crisp flapjack bars unless you enjoy farting on a truly epic scale!

Haha thanks for the tip

I think there must be something my body doesn't like in it but that's the hard but knowing what

cookielover_96

I think protein powders/shakes are overrated. I've tried drinking it and no matter how I mix it, it always taste weird and makes me nauseous. Because of this, I just consume food with good protein.
The business industry makes it appear that we need this huge amount of protein but really, it is way more than your body needs.

xmichaelyx

If you email bodybuilding.com or go to GNC, they often have product samples they'll give you. (Usually it's pre-workout rather than protein powder, but you never know.)

Scamd83

Packerjohn wrote: »

You're right, ask 20 people on the street what whey is.

I bet the most common response is that it's the noise you mockingly make when someone drops something and it smashes on the ground. I.e. "Whey hey"

Mapalicious

cookielover_96 wrote: »

I think protein powders/shakes are overrated. I've tried drinking it and no matter how I mix it, it always taste weird and makes me nauseous. Because of this, I just consume food with good protein.
The business industry makes it appear that we need this huge amount of protein but really, it is way more than your body needs.

it helps me because it's a better calorie/protein ratio, and cheaper than expensive meats. i'm not duped, i just like what it offers me.

cerise_noir

size102b wrote: »

I've ibs d I'm not lactose intolerant
It's UK ''The protein works ''
brand - Whey only
I can't have body by VI that upsets my stomach so maybe there's an ingredient that disagrees with me as my ibs d is bad at times.
Made it with water felt nauseated made it with almond milk felt the same both for 2 hours
Last night so not on an empty stomach
This morning on an empty stomach

I don't have much of an appetite in the mornings and trying to get my carbs down so this is low carbs 24g protein it's a well know recommended brand

Thankyou for helping

If you don't have an appetite early in the day, don't worry about getting anything into you. Try skipping the shake early and have it later in the day when you're hungry and see how you feel. There's jonreason to force yourself to eat/drink if you don't feel like it. Maybe have a little snack before. If the shake still makes you feel sick, definitely try returning it and going for a non-whey shake.

size102b

cookielover_96 wrote: »

I think protein powders/shakes are overrated. I've tried drinking it and no matter how I mix it, it always taste weird and makes me nauseous. Because of this, I just consume food with good protein.
The business industry makes it appear that we need this huge amount of protein but really, it is way more than your body needs.

Each to they're own hey
I've a family to feed so it's cheaper for me to have a protein shake in the morning I don't like eating first thing always been the same I couldn't eat eggs and meat etc 8am
Thankyou for your help

size102b

xmichaelyx wrote: »

If you email bodybuilding.com or go to GNC, they often have product samples they'll give you. (Usually it's pre-workout rather than protein powder, but you never know.)

Is that UK ? Thanks

DianaDrobnica

I use the Ideal Shakes. Love them! I did find the first week or two I had some stomach issues. This one has fiber, maybe that was it? Maybe start by using 1/2 the amount and work your way up to a full serving?

size102b

Thanks I added a banana o didn't feel sick which was odd

jj01012010

I can't use one type of protein powder. All the others I'm fine. Everyone digests them differently. Like someone said earlier, try different ones.

MsBuzzkillington

The first time I drank one, I thought my stomach was going to die. It was the most uncomfortable feeling ever. I was bloated and felt like I had to poop but I couldn't. And I was like, oh great, this isn't going to work.

and then I got my period. so that was the reason. Since then, the protein shakes have been fine.

size102b

Thankyou both