does eating protein cause horrible gas?

sunnyside1213

Try probiotics.

MercenaryNoetic26

I love gas and **** threads. :bigsmile:

toddis

Gas can be caused by whey proteins, egg whites that come in cartons, etc.

majope

For me, it's the fiber that gives me gas, but the meat that makes it smell. That's why a nice beef and bean chili is so dangerous!

CoachReddy

i second probiotics. typically excess gas comes from poor digestion, and the food just sitting in your stomach and fermenting - causing a gas build up that has to be released somehow. in some people this causes flatulence and in others acid reflux. best to get a handle on it in either case.

probiotics are essential.

glenmchale

i'll third on the probiotics as I've had a good experience with this:

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=654&prodid=872&cid=243

Not gone, but reduced alot.

Hope it helps.

fruttibiscotti

Eat....more....fat

(Wish I could get this posted as neon, blinking lights)

tang0bird

esso and texico give gass but in the short yes protein will give you gas! as for eat more fat???? only eat your daily amount . The average man should eat no more than 30g of saturated fat a day. The average woman should eat no more than 20g of saturated fat a day. if you have protein shakes it will happen more.

edwardkim85

I was told that girls don't fart... 28 years later I find out it's a lie.

The horror

Darrelkun

Haven't read the other posts, but I'd like to say that yes, it can cause gas to build up.

Whenever I eat my mother's husband's cooking, I often find myself in a lot of pain later in the evening and the following day. Mostly due to gas, but sometimes due to watery bowels as well. It's not that he's a horrible chef -- the food tastes AMAZING! -- but I think it has to do with my body not being accustomed to the heavier meats that he prefers to cook (beef and pork).

My guess is that it has something to do either with the native bacteria in your digestion tract, or the heaviness of the meat all together as it moves slower through the tract that fruits and vegetables.

BigGuy47

The least you can do is fire a warning shot. When it's about to happen make an alarm sound by saying Whoop. Say it three times before letting loose: Whooooop,,,,,,Whoooop.....Whooop. When your family hears the alarm they can run for cover or put on a gas mask. :laugh:

Shuuma

For me, it's carbs. I've got some massive digestive issues to begin with, but when I throw a lot of carbs into the mix...watch out! Everyone is different, but I would venture a guess that anything that gets the pipes moving will cause gas.

sarasmith40

Yes it happens with proteins with me. Its horrible:(

Phrick

i'll third on the probiotics as I've had a good experience with this:

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=654&prodid=872&cid=243

Not gone, but reduced alot.

Hope it helps.

I'll "fourth" it - my husband and 10 year old son both suffer from IBS and probiotics keep their farts minimal and livable. Don't eliminate them completely, but greatly reduce the frequency and, um.. intensity. My son used to get "fart stomach aches" from gas pressure before we started him on a daily probiotic capsule, but doesn't any more unless we forget a day.

HollisGrant

I am just wondering if something is wrong i have added alot of protein to my diet and i have not done this before but, I usualy have soem gas issues anyway because i eat alot of salad... But today exspecaily!!! I mean sorry if it is TMI but i am really bad right now.. My husband is running out the room it is so bad, and my kids to.. I cant stop it huts to hold it in...

and who else can i ask? Is it embarrassing to say? of course... I know everyone may think im joking but hey you dont know me so I dont feel to gross asking.. Im just having issues right now.. like im not just saying one or two little ones, they are like in 10 minutes 10 gas bubbles.. lol im so embarrassed... HELP could it be protein or should i go get checked out by a doctor?

It depends on what you're eating. Yes, some protein can cause gas.

Soy has a lot of protein, but the unfermented kind can cause gas problems. Chocolate soy milk tastes awesome and has protein, but if you drink it on a regular basis it can give you terrible gas. Same thing with a lot of tofu. Fermented soy like miso and tempeh don't cause that problem. There's a science behind this, but I didn't save the article -- google for more info.

Other beans have protein, too, and cause gas because people lack an enzyme to digest the shell or coat. You can get around this if you soak them or add extra water and overcook them so they are very soft.

OrangeAnimal

Geez I too have been having this issue. Yes it's terrible. I am also pretty sure it's due to the amount of protein I take in. I have slowly increased both my five and protein intake. I am pretty sure I get around 125 grams of protein a day now minimum and since I passed 100 grams that's when I started to go off , so to speak, lol. I hope it gets better soon. I also wonder what the original poster did about this.

jetty713

Old post... I know, just wanted to add my two cents. I ran into the same problem when I started weight training and trying to add about 15lbs to my weight. I was working out a lot, and taking in a lot of protein. Soon after starting, I could easily clear a room of all occupants with the smallest of "toots."

I did a little bit of research and reading around, and found a solution. I think what you're experience can be dubbed as "protein farts." I'm not sure if you have an exercise routine or a special diet that you follow, or both. However, if you don't supply your body with enough carbs to replace the energy you're expending, your body will turn to converting excess protein into energy (carbs, glycogen??). It seems that the process by which this is done creates a humiliating byproduct; extremely deadly farts, silent or not!

Everyone is different, but this is what worked for me. I started adding more carbs to my diet, complex at most times except for after workout, at which time I'd take in simple carbs, and the deadly farts ceased to exist after a few days.

Benjinkan

The least you can do is fire a warning shot. When it's about to happen make an alarm sound by saying Whoop. Say it three times before letting loose: Whooooop,,,,,,Whoooop.....Whooop. When your family hears the alarm they can run for cover or put on a gas mask. :laugh:

I use 'Fire in the hole!' :explode: