Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Wheys Nasty Side Effects: Fact or Fiction?

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Some bodybuilders out there wont supplement with whey protein because they have heard about a lot of bad side effects. Is there any truth behind rumors of bad side effects with whey protein? This is the information that you need to find out whether whey protein is going to have a lot of side effects that will affect your health.

A lot of people who have reactions to whey complain about an upset stomach. Whey is made from the byproducts of cheese, so it is definitely possible to get a stomachache if you take it. If you are sensitive or allergic to milk, you probably shouldnt supplement with whey protein. If you do see a reaction from whey protein, it is often the same reaction as a milk allergy " gas, bloating, diarrhea or a stomachache. If you notice any of these symptoms after taking whey, you are probably going to want to stop taking whey protein. Chances are, once you stop using whey protein, they negative symptoms are going to go away. If you already know that milk doesnt agree with you, you should find a different protein to use instead.

Another thing that many people say about whey protein is that it can ruin your kidneys and liver. Whether or not this is true is still up for debate. The thing about it is that whey protein is no harder on your liver or kidneys then other protein supplements are. The danger comes when you are taking too much protein of any kind. If you are a serious bodybuilder and need the protein, adding whey protein to your diet is probably not going to do you any harm if you use the protein correctly. If, however, you arent a serious bodybuilder and add too much protein to your diet it can be difficult for your kidneys and liver to process this protein. You are going to probably find that it is difficult for your body to process all of this extra stuff and if used long enough, you might encounter problems.

Because the effects of whey protein on your liver and kidneys are very serious, you should think about it before you start taking this supplement. If you remember that whey protein is no more dangerous than other protein supplements containing a lot of protein, you are going to find the decision easier to make. There are so many benefits to taking whey protein if you remember that you need to be careful about too much protein in your diet. The vast majority of weightlifters are going to find that the benefits of whey are going to far outweigh the risks.

One danger of whey is that it may lead to osteoporosis later in life. Before purchasing your first can of whey protein, you are going to want to look at this side effect. Studies have shown that your risk of osteoporosis increases only if you use whey protein for a long time. If your plan is to just use whey protein supplements to gain lean muscle mass and then stop using it, you are probably going to be ok. You may want to talk to your doctor to discuss whether or not whey is going to have serious side effects on your health before starting to take it.

There are some negative side effects to taking whey protein. However, these side effects are going to seem really small compared to the benefits that you are going to see from taking this supplement. Those who think that whey is too dangerous usually find that other protein supplements have identical (or worse) side effects. Not many people know that whey protein is one of the safest and best protein supplements out there. - 14915

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