Whey Protein Side Effects

Learn how to avoid side effects

The only whey protein side effects that have been noted are where people with kidney trouble take whey and experience complications.

This has happened with creatine. There are so many creatine studies and the only one that claims it gives complications is where test subjects had prior medical complications.

Whey is the same. There's no scientific studies suggesting side effects from whey. Protein is used in your body when it is needed.

If your protein levels are low, all your back breaking work in the gym is a waste.

Don't worry about taking too much protein.

But at the same time, don't go crazy and drink the stuff all day long, you'll probably be sick to your stomach.

Most supplements travel through your liver in some form. If you take too much of any kind of supplement in one sitting, your body won't be able to process it. This is true for all the muscle building supplements.

If you take too much creatine, the body can't process it and flushes it out. Too much glutamine in one sitting is also a waste, and you'll probably get a sore stomach. Your body can only handle a certain amount at a time.

It is crucial to be consistent with these supplements but only with the proper dosages. Check out the how to take creatine page and the glutamine dosage page for more information.

So whey is the same. More is better but with reasonable dosages. Your liver won't be able to process the whey if there's too much in one sitting. Too much is a waste of whey, waste of money and a risk for feeling sick.

There are some very low risk whey protein side effects

Certain brands might not digest well in your particular body. If you've never taken whey before, and jump right into 3 shakes a day, you might get a sore stomach or some gas.

People have complained about having to keep running to the bathroom. If you're body is not used to supplementing whey, always start with low levels. One or two scoops a day for the first few weeks, then increase if you require more protein.

There may be some whey protein side effects with cheap products

I had a friend who spent the good part of the day in the washroom because he took some whey that was expired. Always check the lables for the expiration date. If you buy your products from a cheap discount nutrition store be careful you're not getting expired products.

It's better to order from a reputable store with high quality, well known products.

Other respectable brands are MuscleTech and Prolab. Most whey protein sold through online stores is good quality with proper expiration dates.

Are you lactose intolerant?

Whey comes from milk. If you are lactose intolerant you might experience some whey protein side effects. Taking a whey protein isolate product will usually be fine for you, but if it is a sever case try soy protein powder. It is not as powerful as whey but it is a good substitute for you if you're severely lactose intolerant.

So apart from some minor stomach problems or some gas if you're not use to consuming whey, there are no whey protein side effects you need to worry about. The best advice is to start with a lower dosage and test it out.

If your body has problems digesting different foods the worst thing you can expect is a slight upset stomach, but I'm sure you'll be fine :)

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