Are all protein powders created equal?

idauria
idauria Posts: 1,037 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I was using EAS chocolate protein powder but it gave me bad stomach pains and gas. I stopped using it and gave it to my brother in law. I really like using protein powder and am hoping maybe a different brand would not cause the same symptoms. Before the EAS I used Jillian Michaels protein powder and it didn't seem to have the same affect on me. Should I go back to that or is there something better on the market?

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  • rv40
    rv40 Posts: 99 Member
    I too use Eas protien but u use the already made shakes. JM whey protein is the next best thing for lean muscle!
  • rv40
    rv40 Posts: 99 Member
    I meant I use the already made Eas shakes.
  • krystico
    krystico Posts: 104
    Morning! My hubby used to drink chocolate "Muscle Milk" (found at GNC) - no side effects that he complained of (gas, stomach pains, etc) - and it tasted good! No funny "vitamin" taste!
  • kasmir8199
    kasmir8199 Posts: 507 Member
    True Protein (trueprotein.com) whey protein concentrate is GREAT and inexpensive. Comes in a wide variety of flavors. You can even order it sweetened with Stevia. I occasionally add it to my Shakeology. :)
  • KeyMasterOfGozer
    KeyMasterOfGozer Posts: 229 Member
    I've used both the EAS, and Muscle Milk, and got not problems from either. Maybe you can buy a single dose of pre-mixed of several brands from the store and see if any of them will cause you problems. My guess is that maybe you are allergic to something in particular in it.
  • MaryRose84
    MaryRose84 Posts: 67 Member
    Jay Robb has a great line of protiens. They are a natural blend. Vitamin shop has them!!!
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    i have the same problem with six star vanilla. I typically use body fortress, syntrax nectar, or ON nutrition brands, just because of the nutritional lineup and cost. I also like muscle milk and protein blitz when i can find them.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    Whey Protein concentrate contains lactose which may cause upset stomach to those who are lactose intolerant. Whey Protein Isolate doesn't contain lactose.
  • idauria
    idauria Posts: 1,037 Member
    Whey Protein concentrate contains lactose which may cause upset stomach to those who are lactose intolerant. Whey Protein Isolate doesn't contain lactose.

    That's what I suspected. So what are the brands that only contain the whey protein isolate?
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    That's what I suspected. So what are the brands that only contain the whey protein isolate?

    I buy Syntrax Nectar - 100 cals per scoop, 24 mgs protein, and it's whey protein isolate. It's also super yummy (I have the torte and chocolate flavors). Downside is that it's yummy and only 100 cals, no carbs, because it uses artificial sweetener so if you're against that keep looking :)
  • idauria
    idauria Posts: 1,037 Member
    That's what I suspected. So what are the brands that only contain the whey protein isolate?

    I buy Syntrax Nectar - 100 cals per scoop, 24 mgs protein, and it's whey protein isolate. It's also super yummy (I have the torte and chocolate flavors). Downside is that it's yummy and only 100 cals, no carbs, because it uses artificial sweetener so if you're against that keep looking :)

    Not necessarily against artificial sweeteners, depending on which one they use.
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