constipation and whey protein

**jimihendryx** · 05-17-2005, 11:59 PM

I read somewhere that whey protein tends to cause constipation. Anybody find this to be true? If so, are other forms of protein preferable in this regard?

**itza2mer** · 05-18-2005, 01:39 AM

It does bind you up. Once a day, I drink a glass of generic Metamucil that I bought for $3.50 at Wal-Mart everyday. It contains Psyllium Husk. If your a purest, you can buy pure Psyllium Husk at any health food store.

It's not a laxative, so no leakage or cramping. Everything comes out smoothly without having to strain. I've only tried limited amounts of soy protein (not enough to know how it effected my system), so I really don't know if other protein powders bind you up or not.

**dwaynewade** · 05-18-2005, 11:07 AM

recommend buying refined protein... and most importantly don't ignore fiber content... the common 1-2 grams on most protein supps will not aid in your digestion. some suggestions are tri-o plex bars and all whole grain/organic/natural (less processed) sources...

**fritz2435** · 05-18-2005, 01:46 PM

Many people often have digestive problems when taking whey concentrate or whey blend protein. Isolate protein does not cause as many digestive problems, but is twice as expensive...

**fritz2435** · 05-18-2005, 01:48 PM

As for the constipation, if you eat enough green veggies and take in enough insoluble fiber, your digestive tract should function normlly...

**jimihendryx** · 05-18-2005, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by dwaynewade

recommend buying refined protein... and most importantly don't ignore fiber content... the common 1-2 grams on most protein supps will not aid in your digestion. some suggestions are tri-o plex bars and all whole grain/organic/natural (less processed) sources...

What do you mean by "refined"? Isolate?