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Posted 3/2/2013 10:31 PM (GMT 0)
I have UC and was wondering if it's ok to drink whey protein shakes and L-Glutamine? I workout a bit and was trying to find something to help build muscle mass.

I have a local GNC near by and I was looking at these two thing's. Anymore info on what I should do are welcome.

Whey Protein
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3267263&cp=3593187.2108294

L-Glutamine
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2133643
Posted 3/2/2013 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
A lot of people have problems digesting dairy (whey) but you could try it. I use pea protein powder in my smoothies and have no issue with it. L-glutamine should be fine...it can actually cause constipation and some people say it can help with UC but I haven't researched it a ton.
Posted 3/2/2013 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
My son with UC uses whey isolate from Costco. It's lactose free. He doesn't have any issues with it. He also uses l-glutamine.
Posted 3/2/2013 11:38 PM (GMT 0)

canadamom said...
My son with UC uses whey isolate from Costco. It's lactose free. He doesn't have any issues with it. He also uses l-glutamine.


I may look into the lactose free shakes.

Also another thing guys, what is the deal with fiber? I heard mix stuff on that?
Posted 3/3/2013 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
i take l-glutamine every day- just started doing 10 mg a day.

i've done whey shakes in the past but always get thrush when i drink them. it's quite annoying so i stopped.
Posted 3/3/2013 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
http://www.healthyawareness.com/articles/about-dysbiosis/what-is-leaky-gut.aspx


I dont get good results with L Glutamine and definately would not with Whey powder.
Posted 3/3/2013 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
Check out this site:

http://cureforulcerativecolitis.com/glutamine

There is a recipe for a shake that I've used.
I sometimes add a banana to thicken it up and make it a full breakfast.

When I'm not making morning shakes, I take a tsp of l-glutamine mixed in juice with my probiotics. Got a good deal on it at Vitacost.
Posted 3/3/2013 8:48 PM (GMT 0)
i've been taking glutamine for the last 3 days on an empty stomach. today has been noticeable better but i'm also on other supplements which might be helping. i've been trying to take it on an empty stomach to help with D, but it's gritty and unpleasant so I usually mix it with 3 parts water and 1 part gatorade (the only time i ever drink the stuff and the only thing i consume that isn't considered paleo)
Posted 3/4/2013 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
I take the GNC Whey protein. Not the one you linked to but the regular Pro Performance Whey Protein Comples. I don't have any problems with it. Extra gas after I drink it, but I get that with anything with fiber.  Other than that, I like the chocolate banana flavor although I think they got rid of that one. They have a double chocolate one that is probably just as good.

I mix it with milk, a banana and like 1/2 tsp of peanut butter. I also put my VSL #3 DS in there (1/2 packet).  I've been drinking it for over 10 years (whey protein in general) and was in remission for most of that time, so I definitely can say that it doesn't cause any issues with my UC.

Posted 3/4/2013 12:32 AM (GMT 0)
Firepack,

Welcome to the forum.

Not all whey protein is the same - alot of them are full of HFCS and other  junk, some according to Consumer Reports even contain Arsenic in them.

The only whey protein I can recommend, from personal experience, is the one I use every day:

Mercola's Pro-Optimal Whey Protein - it's Paleo, haha - because it comes from grass fed cows that have not been given any hormones or antibiotics, and the other thing I like about it is that it already contains digestive enzymes in it. I use it with almond milk.

I am lactose/casein intolerant and have no problems with it.

As far as L-Glutamine powder - yea it's great for long term colonic repair (I add it to my shakes every day), and it's good for diarrhea too: just take a heaping teaspoon in a little water or juice.

 

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