probiotics?

[bronxraider]

Does anyone know if taking probiotics helps with bloating from whey protien?
I love protien shakes and use isopure because it's suppossedly lactose free (even though whey is from milk????) BUT my stomache distends for the rest of day until next morning arghghghg very frustrating. Advice would be much appreciated.

[LatinaLoca]

Originally Posted by bronxraider

Does anyone know if taking probiotics helps with bloating from whey protien?
I love protien shakes and use isopure because it's suppossedly lactose free (even though whey is from milk????) BUT my stomache distends for the rest of day until next morning arghghghg very frustrating. Advice would be much appreciated.

Try switching brands of whey? I can't drink milk but I have no problem at all with ON Gold Standard Whey. I gave lactobacillus (sp?) to my son awhile back and it caused major bloating and cramping but I think it was because I gave him the wrong type for his needs. I've read that if your lactase levels are low then it can cause bloating, cramping and diarrhea because when the lactose reaches the large intestine it does nothing but sit and churn into a lovely gaseous experience. Lactoacidophilus (or L. acidophilus I think is the correct term) and yogurt might help.

[javyn]

Probiotics should help, but I'm sure it's a YMMV thing too.

I prefer taking chlorella (a green algae superfood). Although it's not a probiotic itself, it creates conditions in your gut that turn it into a breeding ground for probiotic bacteria, increasing the numbers 4 to 10 times. It really helps my digestion more than anything I've tried, including protiboics themselves. I like the Jarrow brand powder the best.

Oh, if you do decide to try it out, be sure to start slow with small doses! It needs to build in your system, and a megadose starting out can make your body go into rapid detox mode and make you temporarily sick. Chlorella has been proven to be an excellent chelator of heavy metals like mercury, as well as 30 times more RNA than sardines, good source of protein, and every teaspoon is the nutritional equivalent of about 3 servings of leafy vegetables.

[EnigmaPower]

Originally Posted by LatinaLoca

Try switching brands of whey? I can't drink milk but I have no problem at all with ON Gold Standard Whey. I gave lactobacillus (sp?) to my son awhile back and it caused major bloating and cramping but I think it was because I gave him the wrong type for his needs. I've read that if your lactase levels are low then it can cause bloating, cramping and diarrhea because when the lactose reaches the large intestine it does nothing but sit and churn into a lovely gaseous experience. Lactoacidophilus (or L. acidophilus I think is the correct term) and yogurt might help.

Acidophilus and Bifidus are a good combo and luckily NOW sells that combo.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/bill.html

[RazzyDaz]

Yes, a probiotic will help with digestion. I would also take enzymes to help digest your food. There are different enzymes that are needed to help the digestion process. Here is a website that will explain the different types of enzymes. Are you lactose intolerant? Does the bloating occur when you eat other dairy products? You also may want to try a higher quality whey protein, such as this.

[TDE]

Originally Posted by javyn

Probiotics should help, but I'm sure it's a YMMV thing too.

I prefer taking chlorella (a green algae superfood). Although it's not a probiotic itself, it creates conditions in your gut that turn it into a breeding ground for probiotic bacteria, increasing the numbers 4 to 10 times. It really helps my digestion more than anything I've tried, including protiboics themselves. I like the Jarrow brand powder the best.

Oh, if you do decide to try it out, be sure to start slow with small doses! It needs to build in your system, and a megadose starting out can make your body go into rapid detox mode and make you temporarily sick. Chlorella has been proven to be an excellent chelator of heavy metals like mercury, as well as 30 times more RNA than sardines, good source of protein, and every teaspoon is the nutritional equivalent of about 3 servings of leafy vegetables.

good info, thanx

[partsRheavy]

I've tried a product called Goodbelly, and it was helpful. You may get some rumbling and grumbling the first couple of days, but after a few days that will go away as the good bacteria populate your insides.

Goodbelly is usually sold in organic type supermarkets.