anyone taking whey protein?

My restricted diet saw me go from 180 lbs to under 160, so I made a concerted effort to gain weight do activities I used to do. I don't get heartburn lifting weights (not even when laying down, i.e. bench press), so I took it up. Since I am a vegetarian I decided to take whey protein as a supplement, since it is supposedly healthy and also fills my protein needs.

Long story short, anyone taking this or had problems w/ heartburn with it? I guess it is extracted from cheese, but I wonder if that actually makes it dairy or if it is just a protein molecule or what. Anyone taken it as a supplement and had reflux problems from it?

milk, cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, yogurt whey etc..all usually (usually) ok by me as long as i take lactaid

Hi everyone,

Sorry, what is whey protein again?

I also have been looking for a way to gain weight in a healthy and safe way without making my GERD worst.

Is Whey, wheat?

Is it gluten free?

What is it? Is it just proteins? I was under the impressiong that our body needs good carbs before we even take large amounts of protein? Correct me if I am wrong, I am still learning about foods, carbs, proteins, fats?

I've been able to drink Gayelord Hauser hyperprotein shakes (funny name..) without a problem , and its great for days that due to work or whatever reason I don't manage to have a decent lunch.
Before, I would just have had a big dinner to make it up for it, but now eating when arriving in the evening at 8 or later is not an option anymore). So then is when this shakes come handy.

Today (as I'm typing actually) I'm trying Stacker 2 whey protein... back to my pre-gerd regime in the hopes of putting some muscle mass. 24grs protein per serving.
Less see if I'll come back later tonight advicing against it or not :P

Update: whey protein didn't result in a trigger for me *relief*
ps: that smoothie sounds marvelous ~_~

^The whey doesn't actually strengthen your muscles, it just gives your body the building blocks to maintain muscles. You have to work them out to make them grow and I wouldn't suggest working out your esophagus :p

I take whey and it's fine. It is dairy, it's made from milk just like cheese. I've also used powdered egg whites and hemp protein powder for protein shakes and they were fine (but the hemp doesn't taste great).

Hahaha fair enough