Upset Stomach w/ Protein Powder!

[ashexdi22]

I was using Body Fortress from Wal-Mart for about 3 months and never got an upset stomach. Then I moved out of state and tried EAS as well as Phase 8 and both have given me bad stomach pain w/ cramping . Decided to go back to my original powder but that too gave me stomach cramps but I'm baffled now because I was using that one for a while and nothing!! Any idea why suddenly I'm unable to use protein powder?! Please help... thank u!

[jacobhrobertson]

Body Fortress gave me horrible cramps and bloating, but higher quality stuff didn't. I would try something from ON or Dymatize if you want to stay on a budget but need the extra protein. Their stuff is high quality, and you get what you pay for. Phase8 is great too.

[jsasala]

As you get older, it is possible to develop lactose issues. This happened to me, and whey protein concentrates can be very hard on your stomach. Try taking a whey protein isolate and see how it affects your stomach.

[nugget5]

OP I suggest you check out these proteins and see if they give you the same GI distress:
PROnom
SRO/Syngex
Ultra Peptide 2.0
Hexapro/Isoflex

[allieninja]

As you get older, it is possible to develop lactose issues. This happened to me, and whey protein concentrates can be very hard on your stomach. Try taking a whey protein isolate and see how it affects your stomach.

This is one possible solution. You can also try out a dairy-free protein such as SAN rawfusion, which is various plant proteins.

[drewmigliazzo]

I was using Body Fortress from Wal-Mart for about 3 months and never got an upset stomach. Then I moved out of state and tried EAS as well as Phase 8 and both have given me bad stomach pain w/ cramping . Decided to go back to my original powder but that too gave me stomach cramps but I'm baffled now because I was using that one for a while and nothing!! Any idea why suddenly I'm unable to use protein powder?! Please help... thank u!

I had to give it some time and lower the amount I would take. I was taking 4 or 5 shakes a day. Now I am 2 or 3. My body got used to it. The quality of protein didnt matter for me. I could spend more and still get terrible gas. It isnt something people seem to talk about much. But in my experience too much protein= unbelievable things!

[nooblifter93]

I usually have the same issues when I start taking a new protein or taking a protein shake if I haven't in a while. I'll also usually feel sick to my stomach if I drink it too fast. My body usually adjusts after a while. Could be lactose issues as other people have mentioned as well

[brazilianbadboy]

Maybe an isolate protein?

[jabmaster2]

Try an isolate or a higher quality brand

[OptimumBody]

I was using Body Fortress from Wal-Mart for about 3 months and never got an upset stomach. Then I moved out of state and tried EAS as well as Phase 8 and both have given me bad stomach pain w/ cramping . Decided to go back to my original powder but that too gave me stomach cramps but I'm baffled now because I was using that one for a while and nothing!! Any idea why suddenly I'm unable to use protein powder?! Please help... thank u!

Try mixing with a different solvent. Avoid Milk.
I have had some abdominal discomforts with some protein supplements in the past. For two or three of them, mixing with water instead of milk solved the problem or atleast reduce the discomfort.
Changing your protein supplement can solve your problem. Avoid cheap protein supplements and look for better quality ones.

[ashexdi22]

Thanks guys, perhaps I will try dairy-free protein and/or isolate. I like the idea of substituting milk with water too!

[stevegainer1]

I've tried phase 8 protein. it kicked my butt. i had terrible gas and awful pain in my digestive system. it took 15 day to recover as well with the no-xplode pre workout .first scoop .had a panic attack and then had that terrible stomach pain .I'll never gonna take it again.