Nasty gas coming out of my back side ....HELP

telm2018
telm2018 Posts: 2 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been on a great streak with working out and eating good. But I have some serious gas that is to the point of embarrassing and is keeping me locked in my house. Could it be the whey protein (Gold Standard double chocolate) that I take post workout? I also am not maxing out my protein, so not sure if its on the whey? Any suggestions on protein shakes that don't gas you up??

Thanks,
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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I've never had a problem with whey. Have you started eating higher fiber?
  • amy19355
    amy19355 Posts: 805 Member
    i would be looking at complex carbs as a more probable source of gas - broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower are potential gas-makers; beans will cause this if not consumed with rice which somehow mitigates the gas production.

    Eliminate one (1) thing at a time for a few days to see if you can narrow down the possible causes.
  • smolmaus
    smolmaus Posts: 442 Member
    A friend of mine has this issue. I've not noticed it personally but some people are more sensitive to lactose/ dairy than others so it could be a factor. You could try a vegan protein, like pea protein and see if that makes a difference? Or just get your protein from non-dairy food.

    I thought adding chickpea flour to my diet (make my own flatbreads, they're delicious) was getting me too much protein and that's why I was producing such interesting fragrances... but it turns out it's just the chickpeas. Nothing to do with protein levels. Some things just don't agree with some people.
  • solieco1
    solieco1 Posts: 1,559 Member
    SOme protein powders do this to me too. I've had good luck with Bluebonnet dual. But in general a big increase in protein without some adjustment will do it.
  • Deviette
    Deviette Posts: 978 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I've never had a problem with whey. Have you started eating higher fiber?
    Was my first thought.

    Other than that, there are foodstuffs that are notoriously gassy: cabbage, beans, sprouts. If you've started eating things like that then that might be a contributing factor.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    edited November 2018
    telm2018 wrote: »
    I have been on a great streak with working out and eating good. But I have some serious gas that is to the point of embarrassing and is keeping me locked in my house. Could it be the whey protein (Gold Standard double chocolate) that I take post workout? I also am not maxing out my protein, so not sure if its on the whey? Any suggestions on protein shakes that don't gas you up??

    Thanks,

    Stop taking it for a week and see if your problem persists.
    If you have just changed your diet to include some new foods it could be a particular food.
    I get my protein from food not shakes. Are protein shakes really necessary for you to consume?
  • beatyfamily1
    beatyfamily1 Posts: 257 Member
    Try shaking up the container the whey comes in. Sometimes it’s just the ingredients aren’t mixed properly and settles to the bottom.
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    Protein and fiber is a deadly mix for me. Best stay down wind! Lol
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
    Maybe your body has become lactose intolerant or has difficulty processing foods containing gluten?
  • telm2018
    telm2018 Posts: 2 Member
    I think I will lay off the shake for now, see how that goes. I have increased my fiber intake come to think of it. I probably should eliminate one food at a time and see what happens. thanks for the suggestions and comments
  • Tankiscool
    Tankiscool Posts: 11,105 Member
    How do you react to the shake after you drink it? Some people have issues with drinking it but they usually get the runs from it not gas.
    How long has it been going on? More than a day? If it's only been today I wouldn't worry all that much and see what happens tommorrow.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Try a different brand and if issue continues try a vegan version. “What causes gas” can be different for everyone.
  • dragon_girl26
    dragon_girl26 Posts: 2,187 Member
    Yep, whey protein can definitely do that. I mean, so I've heard...you know, from a friend. o:)
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Fake meat products give me the worst toots.
  • laurabini
    laurabini Posts: 257 Member
    Some things that make me very gassy are: pea protein, spirulina, legumes, gluten and dairy.
    I'd say try to cut back on those and see if you have the same problem.
    How long have you had this? If it's persistent might be worth getting tested for food allergy or intolerance?
    Taking probiotic supplements has also helped me.
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Hard boiled eggs = bad
  • happytree923
    happytree923 Posts: 463 Member
    Beans and large amounts of lactose make me very gassy but if I keep eating them for weeks it gets a lot better. I think the type of bacteria in your gut changes based on what you're eating (ie bacteria that likes beans will thrive when you eat lots of beans) and the problem food gets easier to digest.
  • somethingsoright
    somethingsoright Posts: 99 Member
    Whey protein does not agree with my stomach at all. Gassiness cleared up after switching to pea and rice powders.

    Also, did anyone else think of 'Walmart shart' when reading the title? :D
  • suzievv
    suzievv Posts: 410 Member
    telm2018 wrote: »
    I think I will lay off the shake for now, see how that goes. I have increased my fiber intake come to think of it. I probably should eliminate one food at a time and see what happens. thanks for the suggestions and comments

    Anytime you change you fiber intake, it will cause a change in your gas. That’s my understanding from a nutrition class, plus personal experience, lol. I would just continue eating how you want to eat and see if your body adjusts to the change in diet.

  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    laurabini wrote: »
    Some things that make me very gassy are: pea protein, spirulina, legumes, gluten and dairy.
    I'd say try to cut back on those and see if you have the same problem.
    How long have you had this? If it's persistent might be worth getting tested for food allergy or intolerance?
    Taking probiotic supplements has also helped me.

    Hmm, I don't have an issue with gas despite exceeding my fiber goal most days, eating broccoli and legumes regularly, and protein powder daily, so perhaps the probiotics I take help? Or I'm just used to all the fiber, etc.

    My protein powder has very few ingredients:

    https://smile.amazon.com/Biochem-Ultimate-protein-Natural-24-6-Ounce/dp/B0015QSU9Q/

    Whey protein isolate, Natural french vanilla flavor, soy lecithin, xanthan gum
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    smolmaus wrote: »
    A friend of mine has this issue. I've not noticed it personally but some people are more sensitive to lactose/ dairy than others so it could be a factor. You could try a vegan protein, like pea protein and see if that makes a difference? Or just get your protein from non-dairy food.

    I thought adding chickpea flour to my diet (make my own flatbreads, they're delicious) was getting me too much protein and that's why I was producing such interesting fragrances... but it turns out it's just the chickpeas. Nothing to do with protein levels. Some things just don't agree with some people.

    @smolmaus Would you mind sharing your recipe for the flatbreads?
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Dilvish wrote: »
    the gas part is always present when you consume a lot of fiber...the smell part is due to foods being consumed that when processed in the gut become foul smelling. Typically people who eat a lot of crap, sweets, pastries, fast food, processed meats, have generally foul smelling gas and poop due to all the crud in the food.

    It is likely your "smelly gas" is due to the protein powder. If you are in a maintenance program and are not exercising to lose weight, I'd skip the protein shakes in favor of high protein foods. Eggs, Pumpkin seeds, Greek yogurt, Trail mix, Tuna or Salmon, lean meat and poultry are better for you.

    That is so not true at all. Smelly farts usually are a result of high fiber. lots of vegetables and beans. Oh and hard boiled eggs. At least for me.
  • smolmaus
    smolmaus Posts: 442 Member
    yayamom3 wrote: »
    @smolmaus Would you mind sharing your recipe for the flatbreads?

    Mine is barely a recipe @yayamom3 ! If you look up socca recipes you'll find lots. I do 25g of chickpea flour to about a 1/4tsp of baking powder (depends how fluffy you want them) per flatbread and whisk in enough water to make it a thick pancake batter consistency. I add onion salt, pepper, sometimes garam masala or cumin and then just fry in a pan with spray oil until you see bubbles and it starts to brown and go crispy. You can also do crepes without the baking powder (excellent for vegan and gluten free tortillas). It's really an eggless pancake but very savory!

    I also make cookies, muffins and stuff with chickpea flour but you kinda have to be into the bean-y flavour to enjoy the sweet things lol
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Dilvish wrote: »
    the gas part is always present when you consume a lot of fiber...the smell part is due to foods being consumed that when processed in the gut become foul smelling. Typically people who eat a lot of crap, sweets, pastries, fast food, processed meats, have generally foul smelling gas and poop due to all the crud in the food.

    It is likely your "smelly gas" is due to the protein powder. If you are in a maintenance program and are not exercising to lose weight, I'd skip the protein shakes in favor of high protein foods. Eggs, Pumpkin seeds, Greek yogurt, Trail mix, Tuna or Salmon, lean meat and poultry are better for you.

    Lol....no. And since when is whey "junk"...it's just a dairy bi-product. Little Miss Muffett ate her curds and way all the time.

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