alternatives to whey

[fcfmuaythai]

what are good alternatives to whey protein. I'm partially lactose-intolerant, and whey protein gives me problems. Is soy protein any good? Any particular brands? Thanks!

 

[Assertive Guy]

what are good alternatives to whey protein. I'm partially lactose-intolerant, and whey protein gives me problems. Is soy protein any good? Any particular brands? Thanks!

Hopefully you'll get a much more comprehensive post than this. All that pops into my mind, was before whey, bodybuilders used casien. Also, the main amino from the protien that you need is L-Glutamine, so I'd assume you could bump that high. It helps me at 10g per day. But if you do some research, Im guessing it might be ok in higher doses?

 

[KIAN]

You should determine, if you haven't already, whether you have a milk allergy or have lactose intollerance, as there is a difference. If it is a milk allergy then you can also have a reaction to casein based products. You should avoid the following food(s):

• butter
• casein
• caseinate (potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron caseinates)
• cream
• cheese
• curds
• lactose
• lactalbumin
• lactoglobulin
• margarine w/milk derivatives
• milk (also buttermilk)
• milk solid
• whey
• whey powder
• yoghurt

If it is a milk allergy then you will expercince a skin reaction (hives), or respiratory, or gastrointestinal problems within minutes of consuming even small amounts of any of the above food(s).

If it is lactose intollerance that you are experiencing then you will be deficient of the enzyme lactase. You will experience any of the following: nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, abdominal distension, gas. This will also depend on the amount of milk based products which you consume and your sensitivity. You can limit your intake of these milk based foods to control your tollerance levels or you can take lactaid - click here to help you break down the lactose. If you are looking for a substitue for your whey protein shakes then you will be able to consume the following if it is lactose intollerance and not a milk allergy:

• products containing lactic acid, lactalbumin and/or lactate
• casein
• rice protein
• soy protein isolate
• egg protein
• some CFM Whey isolates

You will find some of these protein sources listed here: Protein Factory


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KIAN PHILLIPS -- BSc / SpSc - PCT

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[trez]

Part of the above post by Kian courtesy of http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2002/may/milk.htm

Great stuff, I'll just add go see an allergy specialist to find out what you are actually allergic to to save a whole bunch of guessing.

Quick question though, are you taking Whey Protein Concentrate or Isolate? Isolate lacks usually has very little lactose in it.

 

[gjohnson5]

In terms of real food , red meat is your best bet

egg especially whole egg is a good replacement
Also tree nuts can help alot