protein and fibre problem

[radditz]

Hi guys here is my situation

For the past year I had a simple breakfast, I blended 80 grams of oatmeal. And mixed that 1 scoop of protein isolate perfection and water (cold). This was perfect for me as it was a quick and simple breakfast.

The problem is that the last 2 months I have been getting diarrhea after drinking this mix. I know it is from this mixed cause I have stopped a couple of days and the diarrhea alsop stopped.

This is a problem for me as this was a perfect breakfast. It also kinda strange as oatmeal contains lots of fibers and therefore hardens your poop.

Does anyone have a clue as why this is happening? or just a advice for a breakfast that would be as simple to make.

[lmcfreekz]

Protein shake sh*ts are usually from getting too big a dose of protein... lactose intolerance or could be the sugar alcohols if the protein mix is flavoured...

Have you changed anything else in the past 2 months? What's your fibre intake like outside of this breakfast?

Easy protein breakfast? Omelette... or if no-cook, dump milk on your oatmeal and have another glass of it on the side... you'll get about 8g - 10g of protein per 250ml of milk... so 1 cup on the oatmeal, 1 cup to wash it down...

[Cronos1247]

You could try switching up brands of protein you're using or just going with liquid egg whites or something just as easy to drink/blend.

[Strawng]

Oatmeal is extremely hard to digest for some due to its very high level of soluble fiber. I can't have more than one bowl of it without some srs bloating.

[radditz]

Protein shake sh*ts are usually from getting too big a dose of protein... lactose intolerance or could be the sugar alcohols if the protein mix is flavoured...

Have you changed anything else in the past 2 months? What's your fibre intake like outside of this breakfast?

Easy protein breakfast? Omelette... or if no-cook, dump milk on your oatmeal and have another glass of it on the side... you'll get about 8g - 10g of protein per 250ml of milk... so 1 cup on the oatmeal, 1 cup to wash it down...

thanks man, I am lactose intolerant. i haven't changed anything big the last couple of months, maybe trying it at a lower dosage will help.

"You could try switching up brands of protein you're using or just going with liquid egg whites or something just as easy to drink/blend."

Will defenitally try another shake next time

[Heisman2]

Too much fiber can cause diarrhea. It acts as an osmotic agent and can lead to too much fluid coming in to your colon such that the excess fluid is not reabsorbed quickly enough.

[Bean100]

Check that your protein powder doesn't have any lactose in it. I have a bit of a dairy sensitivity and whey protein sends my stomach on a trip.

[ErikTheElectric]

Does anyone have a clue as why this is happening? or just a advice for a breakfast that would be as simple to make.

Try eating a real breakfast.

Toast
Cereal
Eggs
Potatoes


Lots of possibilities.

[Mrpb]

Thread #34 complaining about raw oats.... maybe try cooking them.