Protein Shakes - Do they give you gas?

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Kalister1
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27 May 2008, 9:55 pm

I just drank a protein shake, and it may be because Im lactose intolerant, but I feel like CRUD!! !


Any other opinions? Anything best to mix it with? Water is yuck, and milk doesn't make me feel good.



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27 May 2008, 9:58 pm

Mines with ice and fruit there's also an alternative to milk which is rice milk.


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27 May 2008, 9:59 pm

Rice milk..soy milk..

I'll have to try these milk alternatives. I've tried them before.



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27 May 2008, 10:00 pm

Maybe it's the protein that's doing it.


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27 May 2008, 10:01 pm

I'm pretty sure its the milk..



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27 May 2008, 10:09 pm

Sugar free sherbert?


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27 May 2008, 10:23 pm

Years ago, when I used to lift weights, I used protein shakes mixed with whole milk. I don't remember having any problems with gas. They must not affect me that way. :shrug: :)


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27 May 2008, 10:35 pm

I also wonder about the types of protein drinks they sell. I'm not personally against bitter orange but that stimulate can be strong. 8O


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