Stomach issues: For those, like me, who react very unpleasantly to the lactate component of whey, is there a way to offset the gastric effects by possibly taking a anti-lactose pill or something, just before drinking a Whey shake?
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Anti-lactose is called lactase. It sure worked for me when i used it with milk.
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I have tried it, but not consistently. But I would recommend sipping with food, because it upset my stomach without. Also it's only around $5.00/box at whole Food, don't know why it's so costly on here.
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My son is lactose intolerant as well and we use coconut milk, which works great!
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I think the answer is yes...this is normal for this particular product. It did not help my gastric reflux, which was the reason I used it..but it did cause me to have an overactive gut! So I know something was in it..but I really don't know what! I personally would not waste my money on this again.
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Hmmmm, not sure, but I am lactose intolerant and this didn't bother my stomach at all, in fact it really helped me!
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I would check with your physician first, but don't see any inherent reason why this should be a problem for under 10. It is a milk product; I am mildly lactose intolerant, but have not had any problem with this product, and I take 1 scoop twice daily. Capsules would probably be easier for a child to swallow than the powder, which is not meant to be dissolved. It is supposed to pass trough the stomach and into the intestines to work, and that is why it works best on an empty stomach with a full glass of water to flush it through.
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It's not acidic for me. I however find this company products to be very friendly to my stomach. Try a small amount for surety. Sorry I can't be of more help. Wish you well. And remember to drink a lot of water when taking any supplements otherwise it might affect your stomach.
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That's the awesome thing about this... It's a powder. I mix it in my protein shake. Don't even taste it :). Went with this because I hate the pills too.
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YES!!! I was casually taking that much and more and just yesterday I went through the most horrible side effects, so that I can no longer take it all. It can cause lactic acidosis, which you can look up, and terrible stomach pains. It was working great for me, but then yesterday I thought I was going to die. Be very cautious!
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Absolutely, man. Whey is one of the highest quality protein out there. Take it after your workouts and you won't feel as sore. After a week or two start taking after your workouts and before bed with some milk. Obviously you're going to have to diet and excersize but ya whey will definitely lean you out.
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I have bad reflux and heartburn. I need to take magnesium to counter act the depletion of it from all of the antacids. However I'm nervous because citric acid makes it worse usually. Has anyone with these issues had any problems with this product?
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Post. I personally don't use it, my best friend does. It won't hurt you to drink it before but it's best for after to feed your muscles.
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I can only say that it has worked for me. I found out that I was gluten-sensitive and a little lactose-intolerant several years ago and switched to this product. It's a good product at a great price! If you find it doesn't work for you, try ON soy protein. It is more expensive, but I always got good service out of there products. I'm not competing, so I'm not as concerned about some of the things that you might be. Good luck!
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Hi, Lewka!After reviewing the label, it doesn't appear to lactose/gluten free. Your best bet would be to stick to a vegan powder like Garden of Life RAW Organic Meal replacement shake. It can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Life-Organic-Meal-Powder/dp/B0031JK95S#. I can't vouch for the taste, however, as I've never personally tried it, but it does have a 4 out of 5-star rating from over 3,400 total reviews. With a rating that solid, I'm seriously considering purchasing it myself the next time I run out of the Lean Shake. Hope this helps!
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Hi Scott, I am not qualified to recommend how anyone else uses this supplement. I know a cancer survivor who used it for a while. I use it daily and plan to do so until I don't feel I need it. I researched it made my own decision. I tapered up until I felt my system was getting enough. Diarrhea is how some people determine they have enough. I feel that it is very helpful to me. I do take it on an empty stomach. No issues with long-term use that I have read about. Best wishes, Lynne
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The reason I ordered this product is because my stomach does not react well to maltodextrin and other additives found in trademarked products. I have been using this stevia for over a month without any reaction.
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I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to that. I've used in the past and really liked it. I would put a spoonful (or the provided measuring cup) into a glass of milk and drink it. Now, I did use it in just plain water once or twice but did not like the taste as much as when I put it into milk. If you are lactose intolerant, then maybe you may not like it that way. I suppose you could try it in almond milk or soy milk, though. As far as the other -free things, you'd have to read the ingredients. I don't have any on hand right now. I only use when I'm in training for a long bike ride. I'll get more in a couple of weeks when I start training for a century (100 miles) ride in April. I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to that. I've used in the past and really liked it. I would put a spoonful (or the provided measuring cup) into a glass of milk and drink it. Now, I did use it in just plain water once or twice but did not like the taste as much as when I put it into milk. If you are lactose intolerant, then maybe you may not like it that way. I suppose you could try it in almond milk or soy milk, though. As far as the other -free things, you'd have to read the ingredients. I don't have any on hand right now. I only use when I'm in training for a long bike ride. I'll... » Read More I'm sorry but I don't know the answer to that. I've used in the past and really liked it. I would put a spoonful (or the provided measuring cup) into a glass of milk and drink it. Now, I did use it in just plain water once or twice but did not like the taste as much as when I put it into milk. If you are lactose intolerant, then maybe you may not like it that way. I suppose you could try it in almond milk or soy milk, though. As far as the other -free things, you'd have to read the ingredients. I don't have any on hand right now. I only use when I'm in training for a long bike ride. I'll get more in a couple of weeks when I start training for a century (100 miles) ride in April. « Show Less