Protein powders-intolerance to whey

Isopure National Unflavored Whey protein is supposed to be easier to digest. That's what I use. I make my own smoothies by adding the powder to almond milk, Greek yogurt, berries, and mixed greens. I blend it in my Magic Bullet.

Like @MarciBkonTrk mentioned, try an isolate version. You have been trying concentrate which has more milk sugar and fat and some people have stomach issues with it. Isolate versions will have this milk sugar greatly reduced and might be the answer for you.

I like Vega's Protein and Greens. It has 20 grams of plant-based protein. No dairy at all. It's not the greatest-tasting powder (you won't notice if you blend it into a smoothie), but it gets the job done.

A lot of newbe users of proteins and such start out getting running stomachs and cramps.. It takes a while for the system to get used to.. If you're convinced you can't have it, try out some all-greens protein, or pea protein isolate

I always had problems with whey powders untill I. Started using natural factors whey factors grass fed whey. No problems at all now.

jktefft wrote: »

The versions I've been using say they contain both isolate and concentrate. Are there ones out there that are pure isolates? I'm a little picky on taste and aftertaste.

MarciBkonTrk wrote: »

Isopure National Unflavored Whey protein is supposed to be easier to digest. That's what I use. I make my own smoothies by adding the powder to almond milk, Greek yogurt, berries, and mixed greens. I blend it in my Magic Bullet.

cajuntank wrote: »

Like @MarciBkonTrk mentioned, try an isolate version. You have been trying concentrate which has more milk sugar and fat and some people have stomach issues with it. Isolate versions will have this milk sugar greatly reduced and might be the answer for you.

Yes, the one @MarciBkonTrk mentioned is pure isolate, but there are others. Should be plainly listed on the ingredients. The ones you have run across might have been blends. As for taste, that is very subjective to the person. What I like might not be to your liking, so you will need to try it for yourself.

Since I've never used any kind of protein powder, I've always wondered why others find them necessary. Not judging, just curious. I'm 60 and I've been at my goal weight for over two years. My grandmother lived to 96 all on just normal food. I honestly don't understand it.

CaribooKit wrote: »

I use a hemp protein powder. Hemp pro 70 and pro 50 from manitoba harvest. The 70 is water soluble. the 50 isn't but has more fibre.

Agreed, I really like these due to the quality. Warning though: they are fairly expensive and taste like dirt.

Plant Fusion has some tasty flavors, also slightly on the expensive side. NOW makes pea protein in several flavors and you can get a 2 pound tub on Amazon for just over $20. I get the unflavored NOW as well as all the others I mention in this post and have had good results.

Whey-based proteins are definitely not the only option. Going with a plant-based shake should give you just as much bang for your buck with the added benefit of giving the dairy cows in the factory farms a bit of a break (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dairy_cattle#Animal_welfare).

Whatever you go with, best of luck to you!

jktefft wrote: »

hello all!

So I have been using various other whey protein powders over the last year and within the last 4 months my stomach has seemed to become intolerant of it causing me to have a rotten stomach feel to it afterwards. Has anyone else has this issue?

Any suggestions for good non-whey based protein powders that still taste good?

Does anyone know if the some of the pre-made protein shakes made with whey concentrate are easier to digest?

Hope to get a good discussion out of this!

I typically use a plant-based protein powder (I swear I have tried them all) however, my favorite supplier halted production for reformulation. So, I recently started using and quickly quit using Isopure Natural Isolate in hopes that it wouldn't kill my stomach, but it did... and left me with lots of weird side effects. Stupid sensitivities.

Ramble short... If you're looking for a switch from Whey and into plant, I HIGHLY recommend Aloha. Also, I have some pretty decent results with the Muscle Milk RTD's. But I haven't consumed them long term or even day to day, so I can't speak to the ease of digestion... but they are some of the best tasting whey RTD's

Would love to hear what you end up going with, though! Protein powders have been such a struggle for me.

Best of luck!

(aloha's website: https://aloha.com/shop/plant-based-superfood-protein)