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Whey Protein Side Effects?

JeremiahStone
JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Are there any side affects to taking whey protein? What about whey with createin? (pretty sure I spelled that wrong)

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  • icerose137
    icerose137 Posts: 318 Member
    If you have problems with milk then you could have problems with the whey protein powder. That's the only thing I could think of, that and getting too much protein.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Hysterical pregnancy....
  • Bakins929
    Bakins929 Posts: 895 Member
    None at all if you are a healthy adult with normal kidney function and not lactose intolerant.

    http://mens-total-fitness.com/whey-protein-side-effects.html
  • Kohadre
    Kohadre Posts: 316
    Over an extreemly, (decades) long term, its been debated, but never scientifically proven that high amounts of protein (whey included) alongside excess amounts of creative can cause problems with the liver.

    Unless your downing like 6 scoops a day (personally I have about 3), you don't need to worry. And if you are downing 6 scoops a day, if you have that kind of money maybe you should consider a better protein source than whey.
  • mariemarkey
    mariemarkey Posts: 2
    I know alot of people it causes constipation with. :mad:
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    Over an extreemly, (decades) long term, its been debated, but never scientifically proven that high amounts of protein (whey included) alongside excess amounts of creative can cause problems with the liver.

    Unless your downing like 6 scoops a day (personally I have about 3), you don't need to worry. And if you are downing 6 scoops a day, if you have that kind of money maybe you should consider a better protein source than whey.

    I asked my Dr. and he said to just drink plenty of water when you take it.
  • ebramlett
    ebramlett Posts: 306 Member
    I do 3 scoops a day no problems. Been doing it for about 7 months now, love it! EAS Chocolate Whey.
  • chris2991
    chris2991 Posts: 32
    I’ve been using whey protein for about 4 years and I’ve never heard of anyone having a major side affect only person who’s had any issues is it upsets my uncle’s stomach. As for creatine I’ve never taken it, I've been told that if you have preexisting kidney damage or trouble you’re not supposed to take it, but people I’ve talked to have had no Ill affect. Just make sure that you don’t take too much, and remain well hydrated.
  • JeffGDDG
    JeffGDDG Posts: 252 Member
    Cheaper wheys are more likely to cause gas and bloating. And yes, make sure you drink lots of water with creatine.
  • Kohadre
    Kohadre Posts: 316

    I asked my Dr. and he said to just drink plenty of water when you take it.

    Yup, I intake about 2.5 gallons daily so no worries there :)
  • Kohadre
    Kohadre Posts: 316
    As for creatine I’ve never taken it

    I would be very suprised if you have in fact never taken creatine. 100% of every single whey product I have ever used (EAS, Body Fortress, ON, Six Star), have had creatine mixed into them. Check your ingredients label next time, you just might be in for a suprise.
  • chris2991
    chris2991 Posts: 32
    Ok so Aperently I've never intetionaly taken Creatine. :)
  • zmoreno10
    zmoreno10 Posts: 69 Member
    I know alot of people it causes constipation with. :mad:

    2 scoops a day for me, and NOOOOO constipation... trust me! ;-)

    As for side effects, I have yet to hear of anything serious besides gas and stuff. Just remember that you get what you pay for, so I would personally avoid the cheaper whey proteins and stick with ones like Cytosport, EAS, Gold Standard, etc...
  • ChristinaRamos
    ChristinaRamos Posts: 226
    My elder friend told me he now has kidney problems from too much creatinine when he was younger. He now drinks Vi-Shape nutritional shakes that are remarkable. Feel free to add me :)
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