Effects of Whey Protein in Women

shann8n482 · December 2018

Hi there - I have been lifting regularly for about three years now. After modifying my goals recently, I have begun to supplement my diet with Whey Protein (ON - Chocolate) as I was having difficulty hitting my daily protein goal. This is my first time supplementing with anything outside of BCAA's, which I have not been using for quite some time now. After about a week, I developed a yeast infection, which is something I do not suffer from. (Nor do I have any other regular signs of Candida Overgrowth - something that came up in my research) I stopped using the ON protein and it has cleared up. My research has come up short on any kind of link between the two. Wondering if anyone has had similar issues? Or this is just unfortunate timing? There is little connection that I have been able to find, and I am hoping to spare myself from the trial/error method that my doc recommended.

TavistockToad · December 2018

Sounds like a coincidence... only one way to find out unfortunately...

kimny72 · December 2018

Do you have any problems with dairy? Whey is just a component of cow's milk. Unless there is an additive in that particular brand you had some kind of reaction to. My first thought is weird coincidence but I am in no way shape or form a medical professional of any kind!

cwolfman13 · December 2018

I think it's just a weird coincidence. Whey is simply a dairy bi-product of cheese making. I know tons of women who supplement with whey and have never had any issues.

shann8n482 · December 2018

Thanks for your input. I’ve never had any kind of dietary issues/allergies, and the list looks short and sweet - but I am no dietician or medical professional either 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

kimny72 wrote: »

Do you have any problems with dairy? Whey is just a component of cow's milk. Unless there is an additive in that particular brand you had some kind of reaction to. My first thought is weird coincidence but I am in no way shape or form a medical professional of any kind!

hesn92 · December 2018

I use the same kind and have never had that problem

quiksylver296 · December 2018

hesn92 wrote: »

I use the same kind and have never had that problem

Same.

kshama2001 · December 2018

I've used a myriad of whey protein with no issues. I do go for brands with very little in the way of additives, however.

I am prone to yeast infections if spending a lot of time in a wet bathing suit or if taking antibiotics, but now that I take probiotics regularly, yeast infections are a thing of the past.