Side Effects of Whey Protein Supplement Powder

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What are the Side Effects of Whey Protein
Supplement Powder

• Whey protein is the protein you get from milk, as
  part of the cheese-making process. Whey protein
  and casein are the two proteins of milk. These
  days, the market is filled with a lot of protein
  supplements and it is really tough to select the
  right one. Many people, especially those who go
  to the gym, workout, exercise, want to lost fat
  or gain muscle, look to protein supplements.

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Some possible side effects of whey protein
supplements

• Stomach cramps
• Nausea
• Bloating and gas
• Acne (for some)
• Reduced hunger / appetite
• Taking in too many additives (depending on the
  product)
• Lactose intolerant people need to be careful
  while taking whey protein as it is made from
  milk. Some products contain soy, and those
  allergic to it should not have it. Other than
  this, it is always best to take a product that
  contains less chemicals and fillers.

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• Chemicals / Additives
• Artificial Sweeteners They dont have calories
  and taste sweet, but can cause side effects to
  people. Examples are Erythritol, Acesulfame
  Potassium, Saccarin, Aspartame, Sucralose, etc.
• Artificial Colours Flavours They are chemicals
  that are added to powders.
• Gums Thickeners Examples are Xanthum Gum,
  Acacia Gum, etc. They used as thickeners and
  could be harmful for health.
• Vegetable Oils Fats Some brands add oils and
  fats to their products. Example of this is Soy
  Lecithin, which is a fat got from soy. It is
  highly processed.

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• Fillers
• They are added by some companies to increase the
  product weight and cut costs. Fillers are of no
  use to the person and we should avoid products
  containing fillers.