Gas/stomach cramps from protein bars?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I tried a new type of protein bars today (I had two. Bad plan) and now my stomach is a huge mess... I'm having massing gas cramps.

Any tip to get rid of them, short of passing gas a lot? Ugh!!!

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    rlinaresv Posts: 108
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  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    I had this reaction to whey protein powder, so I just don't consume it anymore. You said "new type", maybe stick to the ones that didn't give you these issues?
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I had this reaction to whey protein powder, so I just don't consume it anymore. You said "new type", maybe stick to the ones that didn't give you these issues?

    Oh yeah. I'm finishing the ones I have (one at a time) and then I'm done. It's too bad because they are delicious, but... ugggggh.

    Still in for some advice, lol. It's painful. I think tonight is chicken and rice...
  • ScientificExplorerGirl
    ScientificExplorerGirl Posts: 535 Member
    http://healthworkscollective.com/frmeital/64201/10-remarkably-effective-home-remedies-gas-and-bloating

    GasX, Maalox.

    It might be allergy to whey or, if it has sugar alcohols they are notoriously bad for this...
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    http://healthworkscollective.com/frmeital/64201/10-remarkably-effective-home-remedies-gas-and-bloating

    GasX, Maalox.

    It might be allergy to whey or, if it has sugar alcohols they are notoriously bad for this...

    I usually have no problems with Quest bars. So it's kinda odd.

    Thanks for the link. Been drinking peppermint tea and it seems to help a bit. Next step is baking soda if I'm still not well.
  • CJ_Holmes
    CJ_Holmes Posts: 759 Member
    I have this reaction from soy protein isolate, and from sugar alcohols. There are few bars I can handle! Check to see what is different- it also could be that you can handle one, but not two. My advice: long walks outdoors! :embarassed:
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I actually took a 45 minutes walk and it didn't help one bit. The tea seemed to do the trick though!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    No, but they make me poop like a race horse :blushing:
  • angel7472
    angel7472 Posts: 317 Member
    I have the same problem with the Atkins protein bars but am perfectly fine with Quest. A lot of the other bars use sugar alcohols and I found that is what sets me off.
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    I have this reaction from soy protein isolate, and from sugar alcohols. There are few bars I can handle! Check to see what is different- it also could be that you can handle one, but not two. My advice: long walks outdoors! :embarassed:

    Me, too. Actually I have more digestive issues than just gas with both of those and it's really severe with certain sugar alcohols. Maltitol, I'm looking at you!

    I was just reminded of that yesterday when I had one of those NuGo bars. No sugar alcohols, but the protein is soy isolate. I was not a happy camper for most of the night.
  • GrantbLA
    GrantbLA Posts: 2
    OMG I had 3 Atkins bars last night.. coconut kind.. and this morning. the WORST . I MEAN THE WORST.. CRAMPS AND Ive been farting for 3 hours now.. OMFG!! LMFAO.. its a FARTY PARTY UP HEAH!!

    I guess Ill have to find something else.. its prob the sugar alcohols and … whatever the other stuff is called. LOL..
  • GrantbLA
    GrantbLA Posts: 2
    OH!! that dumb chick from the view.. that was fired .. Hasselbeck.? is that her name? i guess she's kind of a douche, but she does have a line of Paleo Bars at vitacost dot com called NOGii.. they aren't cheap but vita cost has the best prices. NO GLUTEN ETC>>> NO DAIRY>>
  • jess1992uga
    jess1992uga Posts: 603 Member
    If it was quest bars it may be from the fiber.

    I had same reaction to whey based bars....which sucks because I have a soy intolerance as well :/ No bars for me lol.
  • lilithsrose
    lilithsrose Posts: 752 Member
    Read the ingredients... My guess is that they likely contain sugar alcohol, which is a laxative. Sugar alcohol is also known as maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, lactitol, and xylitol. Some people are very sensitive to even a small amount. Sadly, many low carb/no sugar added/sugar free snacks have this in it.

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