Dangers of protein powder?

CharonCharon
CharonCharon Posts: 264 Member
edited November 23 in Food and Nutrition
I take muscle tech 100% pure premium
1 scoop per day.
I worry a lot about the possible chemicals in it.
(Lead, mercury, arsenic, and who knows what else).
And,,, out of curiosity, what are the dangers of TOO MUCH protein powder?

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    edited August 2015
    Protein farts. They're ghastly.

  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    IsaackGMOON wrote: »
    Protein farts. They're ghastly.

    Seriously they are something wicked.

  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    edited August 2015
    CharonCharon wrote: »
    I take muscle tech 100% pure premium
    1 scoop per day.
    I worry a lot about the possible chemicals in it.
    (Lead, mercury, arsenic, and who knows what else).
    And,,, out of curiosity, what are the dangers of TOO MUCH protein powder?

    Everything is made of chemicals. Protein powders have to pass testing to be on the market. They're safe.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    Stomach issues generally
  • qbnGains
    qbnGains Posts: 22 Member
    If there are 2 things that I don't worry about is protein and creatine, just because there has been studies over the years that say is good for your body. I would post links of few articles but community rules don't allow it. You can research it yourself but I doubt protein power will harm you. Maeby just some nasty gases like evryone else said.
  • Pinnacle_IAO
    Pinnacle_IAO Posts: 608 Member
    edited August 2015
    CharonCharon wrote: »
    I take muscle tech 100% pure premium
    1 scoop per day.
    I worry a lot about the possible chemicals in it.
    (Lead, mercury, arsenic, and who knows what else).
    And,,, out of curiosity, what are the dangers of TOO MUCH protein powder?
    I absolutely do not trust the quality of these supplements. Is what I am getting a product that matches the label claim?
    And you mentioned contaminants. Who knows what's really in those powders?

    I prefer real foods for protein like beef, chicken, turkey, pork, Greek yogurt, eggs, beans fish.
    Whole foods are better than any supplements.
  • M30834134
    M30834134 Posts: 411 Member
    Pinnacle_IAO wrote: »
    CharonCharon wrote: »
    I take muscle tech 100% pure premium
    1 scoop per day.
    I worry a lot about the possible chemicals in it.
    (Lead, mercury, arsenic, and who knows what else).
    And,,, out of curiosity, what are the dangers of TOO MUCH protein powder?
    I absolutely do not trust the quality of these supplements. Is what I am getting a product that matches the label claim?
    And you mentioned contaminants. Who knows what's really in those powders?

    I prefer real foods for protein like beef, chicken, turkey, pork, Greek yogurt, eggs, beans fish.
    Whole foods are better than any supplements.

    And how do you know what's in the food? You dont. You trust that it was processed according to some rules and regulations. The same with protein! It's great to get protein from whole foods, but sometimes it's not enough or convenient and powders fill in just perfectly.
  • Pinnacle_IAO
    Pinnacle_IAO Posts: 608 Member

    I prefer real foods for protein like beef, chicken, turkey, pork, Greek yogurt, eggs, beans fish.
    Whole foods are better than any supplements.

    And how do you know what's in the food? You dont. You trust that it was processed according to some rules and regulations. The same with protein! It's great to get protein from whole foods, but sometimes it's not enough or convenient and powders fill in just perfectly.
    Optimal nutrition comes from lean meats, fresh fruits and veggies, 100% whole grain, home baked stuff, beans, nuts, eggs and raw, unpasteurized dairy.

    And if you can't get your nutrition from whole , real foods, oh well...eat whatever...
  • NotGnarly
    NotGnarly Posts: 137 Member
    Constipation! This is why I stopped drinking shakes, they always back me up. Even boost shakes and slim fast shakes caused this same problem.
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