Question…
Is there any side effects from taking whey protein isolate?
I do not have diabetes but will taking whey protein damage my liver or my pancreas? Will it spike insulin levels or cause blood sugar problems. I understand that a big mac hamburger contains 30 grams of protein and so does a serving of whey so Im not concerned about any kidney damage. I just want a extra boost in energy is it safe>or is it even going to give me Extra Fuel i need?
Answers…
Answer by Dan H
Well, technically whey protein has not had any significant results on your body let alone your liver…but it is “believed” that high protein leveles can cause liver failure…however, i have taken whey protein for over 3 years and have not had any side effects
Answer by Cribber
Whey is not that high in carbs, so no do the blood sugar spike. It will give you bad gas usually. I read one article one time that suggested that protein isolates increase cancer risk, so I haven’t used it since. Whey protein by itself. will not give you an energy boost though. Carbs are for energy. Eat an orange and you will get a lot more ‘boost’ then using protein. Protein is for building, carbs are for energy.
Answer by healthnutritiontips
There are side effects.
Firstly, large amounts of protein make blood more acidic. To neutralize the blood, calcium is drawn from the bones. Also, production of free radicals increases, so you should counter it with a lot of antioxidants .
Secondly, (this is not common knowledge, see Dr. Russel Blaylock’s books and website) any protein isolate contains exitotoxins similar to MSG that increase level of free glutamate in the body. Glutamate cause neurons to be super exited, and then die (very simplified explanation) The effect can be as devastating as Alzheimer’s in the far future or some health issues here in there in the near future – depending on what is the weak spot in your body. One person can get depressed for example, nothing would happen to another. So please use protein isolates with caution.
If you need energy boost, consider complex carbs (nuts/seeds/grains), they do not cause insulin spike because sugar gets into the blood gradually. And they contain plant protein. Almonds, for example, have a plethora of health benefits, and 21% of weight is protein. You may also consider using superfoods like maca , ginseng etc.
Hope this helps
Olga.
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HI,
Whey Protein Isolate will actually help regulate your sugar levels. Whey protein Isolate contains low or no sugars / carbohydrates. By eating your regular 3 meals, and adding whey protein Isolate as snack, this will stabilize your sugar levels, give you more energy and help speed up metabolism.
Hope this helps!