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Whey Protein Side Effects???

Wolves87 Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/02/18	2005/02/19, 12:02 AM I was just wondering if anyone has had experience with Whey Protein and know if it causes any side effects. I've been lifting weights for a while now and i was wondering if this would help me put on some muscle and also be SAFE for me now and in the future..
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/19, 01:11 AM It is safe...it is simply an added source of protein intake, and this is needed of course for muscle. Whey is best utilized post workout, but can be incorporated in many ways in other meals if you can afford it, but is not necessary but pwo if you are eating a solid diet. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
	2005/02/19, 01:10 PM It's safe, but if you get the cheaper whey protein concentrate (WPC), a common side effect is gas and bloating (not fun). Get the higher quality whey protein isolate (WPI) if you run into that problem.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/02/19, 10:39 PM mzakal is right you can ask my coworkers what cheap protein can do lol. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
Wolves87 Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/02/18	2005/02/19, 11:41 PM Is this kind good? http://gnc.com/productDetails.aspx?id=350529&lang=en GNC Pro Performance® Whey Protein is that stuff ok?
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/02/19, 11:45 PM The gnc properformance gave me allot of gass and spent all my money lol. I use both isopure whey isolate and optimum nutrition whey. The Optimum whey is an good affordable product. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/02/19, 11:47 PM http://www24.netrition.com/optimum_whey_page.html -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
Wolves87 Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/02/18	2005/02/20, 02:33 PM thanks for the help guys.. i may just try both kinds and see which i like best
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/02/20, 08:04 PM dont forget to compare the 5 of protein per grams of powder needed. The gnc does not give allot of bang for the buck! take the weight in grams of serving size and deivde by the 5 of protein. A good powder will be atleast 75% -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
rescue2318 Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/03/01	2005/03/01, 04:26 PM I have also been told to supplement my whey protein with fish body oils for the high cholesterol that whey posesses. Any info on this?
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2005/03/02, 02:36 PM Just read the back of your protien. Some of the cheap stuff has high cholesterol, but other brands have next to none. I am using American Nutrition Isolate it has practically zilch in terms of cholesterol. -------------- Lift. Eat. Rest. Gain. ~Brad~
roxqb11 Posts: 11 Joined: 2005/03/08	2005/03/08, 09:22 PM I use whey iso burst and i drink it at breakfast and after the work out and i have gained four pounds a week doing it for the last two weeks -------------- Go Roxana Shells-once a shell always a shell
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/03/08, 09:27 PM I think you are thinking correctly, just not wording it incorrectly. Yes, proteins are thermogenic, as they must be broken down into their amino acids by the body, and this takes energy, usually in the form of fats. Fish oils have shown positive effects on fat oxidation. Many, many other health benefits also, but that is for another post. ============ Quoting from rescue2318: I have also been told to supplement my whey protein with fish body oils for the high cholesterol that whey posesses. Any info on this? ============= -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
paulh12 Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/08/22	2006/08/22, 12:56 PM what would be a high cholesterol?
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/08/22, 01:16 PM I realize this is an old post...but now I'm confused...one,whey protien posesses high cholesteral??I'm looking at the label and it says 50mg cholesteral...would this be considered high? And how do you know if your protien is WPC or WPI?I got a big tub at Sam's. 100% whey protien,made by CytoSport. Sorry to sound so uninformed.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/08/22, 01:54 PM Read the ingredients...the first 2-3 listings will tell the story. And whey protein is not high in cholesterol. :) -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/08/22, 02:48 PM Ok,glad to hear it...first ingredients are whey protien and natuaral and artificial flavor.Only 3 other ingrediants and no "toses".Sorry I must have misunderstood the post.Thanks.
shoe40oz Posts: 6 Joined: 2006/09/21	2006/10/10, 10:57 AM I am just starting out and my main goal is to lose weight. I do my workouts after work and live about 30 min. from work. By the time I eat dinner, it's been at least an hour since I've worked out and I'm starving on the way home. I was thinking about drinking a protein shake after my workout, which includes weights and cardio. I would then eat dinner about 30-45 min. after I drink the shake. I looked on GNC, since that was the most convienent website for me, and I found the GNC Lean Shakes. Does anybody have any info. on these or any suggestions? Should I even be including the protein shakes at all? Thanks for any input.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/10/10, 02:44 PM Check out trueprotein.com for starters. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!