Caution on Whey Protein shakes, L-Glutamine

With regard to whey protein shakes, and also amino acids in general, including L-Glutamine, I wanted to caution those of you using these products: 

amino acids (proteins)  are delicate, and if you're using a blender to make your smoothies use the  blender on the LOWEST possible power, or if possible just get one of those new BPA free plastic shaker bottles that have the stainless steel little ball that shakes it all up.

The reason for this is that heat (from the blender speed) destroys the delicate amino acids, and will pulvarize them.

Just a word of caution, so you still get the amino acids your body requires...

 

Yes, you can try hemp protein or pea protein, together with almond milk.

I'm pretty sure I read the L-Glutamine would be. And since most protein shakes contain L-Glutamine ....

InSoFla said...
With regard to whey protein shakes, and also amino acids in general, including L-Glutamine, I wanted to caution those of you using these products:


amino acids (proteins) are delicate, and if you're using a blender to make your smoothies use the blender on the LOWEST possible power, or if possible just get one of those new BPA free plastic shaker bottles that have the stainless steel little ball that shakes it all up.



The reason for this is that heat (from the blender speed) destroys the delicate amino acids, and will pulvarize them.



Just a word of caution, so you still get the amino acids your body requires...

Good to know, thanks!

But wait, does this mean every time you eat a cooked burger, you're not getting a sufficient amount of amino acids? And Quinoa too?

Actually, I do agree with Dsm4life.

The only way any amino acid will be destroyed is by denaturing, which will not happen in the blender no matter how high speeds you use. The only way they will be denatured is by enzymatic or other chemical reaction, which could happen in the blender depending on the other ingredients but not as a result of blender.

So my take, don't worry about the blender, worry about what you are mixing it with.

Hi InSoFla
Thanks for the warning.....
As usual, you're trying to help people.

I tried googling the topic of destroying amino acids and found a lot of conflicting information.
I use the blender on a higher speed to mix up the bananas or strawberries and almond milk to make the basic smoothie and then use the lowest speed to mix in anything that might be sensitive. I haven't noticed any heat being generated.

InSoFla - Here's your source

While looking at the maca info, I found this on the cureforulcerativecolitis.com website:
Here’s the recipe for “Morning Glory Shake”:

8 oz. of Almond Milk
1 scoop of Pro-Optimal Whey Protein powder, chocolate flavored
1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds
1 teaspoon of Maca Root Powder
1 scoop of Glutamine powder

Mix all the ingredients in a blender – on very low speed, as the amino acids in the Pro-Optimal Whey Protein are delicate and can easily be destroyed with heat (through high speed blenders which create heat), and enjoy. This “Morning Glory” shake is just delicious and so packed with all the nutrition you need, not just to start your day off right, but to help heal your immune system and colon.

ItsAlwaysSomething,

Thanks!

So glad you found it.

How are you doing?

Hi, I'm a new member here (recently diagnosed) and have been researching nutrition and alternative therapies. I found a study indicating that compounds in whey protein may reduce some of the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease. Whey protein powder is usually very low lactose and you can find lactose-free powder. A snip from the article:

"The researchers reasoned that whey protein might be beneficial for IBD because of its high concentration of two amino acids– threonine and cysteine—which have been found to be necessary for the production of mucin. “Mucin is the mucous like substance that allows the gut to better protect itself“, explained Joseph Brasco, MD, a gastroenterologist and nutrition expert from the Center for Colon and Digestive Disorders in Huntsville, Alabama, and my go-to source for all things having to do with digestive health.

The researchers induced colitis in rats (using a chemical called DSS- dextran sulfate sodium) and then fed them one of three diets. In one diet the main source of protein was casein, in the second it was also casein but supplemented with the two amino acids threonine and cysteine, while the third was whey protein.

The whey protein diet increased mucin secretion and protected against gut inflammation in general. In addition, the whey protein increased the production of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria...'

http://jonnybowdenblog.com/whey-protein-may-reduce-symptoms-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease/

jnnrr415,

Welcome to the forum.

Glad you found us.

What was your diagnosis?

Are you on any meds?

have been researching nutrition and alternative therapies

I have found that a combination of diet and supplements, together with Whey Protein shakes (made with almond milk), as well as LDN have been put me in remission. It took alot of trial and error ( and time) to get to the point I am at right now.

Interesting that you're posting on the L-Threonine. I just posted this thread, you may want to look at it as well:  https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&p=2&m=2376156#m2426765

If you are interested in what's worked to put me into remission, you can check out my sig, and check out the link (https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=1666318).

Let us know how we can help you.