Tummy problems with Protein Powder?

CrazyMermaid1
CrazyMermaid1 Posts: 363 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I’ve been diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. Does protein powder cause any problems with people with a similar condition?

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  • sollyn23l2
    sollyn23l2 Posts: 2,000 Member
    I'd ask a doctor. A large amount of protein can definitely cause digestive issues, bit I don't know if it has any affect on hernias.
  • Gisel2015
    Gisel2015 Posts: 4,213 Member
    I have a hiatal hernia and protein, including protein powder, never affected my condition. However, you would benefit from asking your PCP for his opinion.
  • Retroguy2000
    Retroguy2000 Posts: 2,079 Member
    Are you new to protein powder? Some people find whey doesn't agree with them. If it's been fine before for you, I doubt it would be a problem now. As mentioned, you may have digestive issues generally.
  • claireychn074
    claireychn074 Posts: 1,846 Member
    I found the artificial sweeteners in protein powders caused some issues (and jn protein bars) so I switched varieties a few times. I think my tummy also adjusted in time. But, at the risk of being crude, protein farts are defo a thing 😳
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    claireychn074 wrote: »
    I found the artificial sweeteners in protein powders caused some issues (and jn protein bars) so I switched varieties a few times. I think my tummy also adjusted in time. But, at the risk of being crude, protein farts are defo a thing 😳

    Yeah, do try a brand without artificial sweeteners.

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