What Protein Powder Won't hurt my colitis ?

this is the one I have ordered that is supposed to be ok for colitis. But to be honest it has not arrived yet as I am in the UK and it is being shipped from the states via amazon.co.uk

Mercola Pro-Optimal Whey - Vanilla

You won't know until you try. It's all trial and error with UC. What works for one person may send another into a wild flair. My only recommendation for protein powders is to find products with the least amount of additives. Get pure protein, whatever the source, no artificial sweeteners etc.
And really, the best way to gain weight is with whole food.

What other protein supplements can be used? I'm certainly not sure. Isolate may not bother you, but I have heard it may hurt a few.
Yes, isolate has very little milk in it. Not sure if that's the reason though.


Inso, what about another reputable protein shake company? Can you make it with something else other than almond milk, in case someone is allergic/intolerant of that kind of milk?


Also a post workout meal would be better than a protein shake. Yes a shake is more convenient, but a meal rich in lean, non-fatty protein (30-60 grams worth, or 4-8 oz.) and carbs (50-100 grabs, yams, sweet potatoes perhaps), may be better for us.

Post Edited (Sibby) : 1/15/2014 1:30:05 PM (GMT-7)

Eph,

imo, you really shouldn't be worried about cholesterol - BIg Pharma has really pushed this concept to doctors to increase sales of statins. Just my 2 cents.

Uh, I thought new standards for those kind of drugs were changed this month? Or was that another medication?

I would watch it also, regardless of the Big Pharma stance.

Thanks Eph for the link. :)

Cholesterol -> Coenzyme q10 and vitamin D precursors, among many other things like serotonin in the gut. If you're cutting back on it as per the medical dogma, you are at risk for a plethora of deficiencies across the board. The recommended intake of egg yolks should be, at the very least, 3 daily to preserve cell integrity (also suggested by Shou-Ching Jaminet, PhD). This is assuming that the patient eats a diet rich in saturated and monounsaturated fats in the first place for butyrate, anti-viral agents and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K/K2.

It is also worth mentioning that mortality and suicide risk increase as serum cholesterol decreases, as does brain function. Cholesterol correlates well to longetivity in women. Please refer to the Framingham study, an ongoing cohort study, on why cholesterol is important. It's showing that those who have higher cholesterol (high HDL and low LDL-A), are living longer than those who don't (LDL-B).

It still amazes me that people believe the cholesterol myth, when the opposite is true - refined carbs, grains and industrial oils rich in o6 like canola, soy, cottonseed are doing the real harm. I seriously want to punch a baby every single time someone without heart disease gets put on a statin drug (refer to theNNT.com for statin efficacy) .They keep lowering the cholesterol requirements so that EVERYONE can take the drug.

But I digress, the best whey protein options are:
1) Immunopro Whey (suggested by PK in another thread.
2) Mercola whey as InSoFla recommended
3) Tera's Goat Whey

The criterion for a good whey protein is that it has to come from cows that are 1) grassfed 2) undenatured and unheated (get raw milk if you can) 3) no additional hormones or antibiotics administered. The New Zealand brands do it correctly, but finding good ones in America is pretty darn tricky. Concentrate is fine, if not better in some respects, if you have no lactose issues.

And, the cholesterol in whey protein is LDL, the stuff you don't need extra of unnecessarily.

What about milk intolerance or milk allergy? How can people get the proper protein when working out? Would it be better to simply have a good workout meal to help rebuild muscle?

I don't particularly like using supplements. But I want to start working out, like Corey, so how can someone with UC and have a paleo lifestyle work this out?

I don't do very well with whey protein powder. I typically use organic vegan protein powders like sun warrior or nutribiotic rice protein powder. I have also used amazing greens and vega, but I don't like these as much.
There is some concern about arsenic levels in rice, which is also something to consider.

StealthGuardian,

Thanks for addressing the cholesterol myth issue so eloquently.
I agree with you wholeheartedly.

the protein i found that i can drink even when i am in a flare which i currently am in hopefully wont be too long just had my first infusion of remicade a couple days ago, but  is   isopure ( vanilla)  isolate whey protein  by natures best  its expensive but seems likes its the only one that doesnt cause me anymore symptoms. i never tried raw proteins.when  i first talked to my gi  he told me it was trial and error.  he started me on ensure and it was causing me to use the bathroom within the hour if not right a way . i tried atkins and boost same thing. i found out the sugar was causing my uc to act up.    i normally use myofusion  isolate proteins  when not flaring and its ok but i stay away from chocolate if in a flare. great sites are vitacost.com and bodybuilding.com taht i found it the cheapest and if you sign up for their emails sometimes they give you 10 % off orders.

good luck

ya, forget the powdered poo - just eat a big, juicy, happy, grass fattened cow, followed by a big glass of extra virgin raw milk -

easy peasy yummy