Lactose free protein for recovery

Slinkie · 8 Nov 2010 at 09:27

Hi all,

I have a lactose intollerance and so can't have whey or milk. What is the easiest way to get protien for recovery after my runs? I have tried soy protein poweder but it was horibble and didn't really mix too well.

Thanks

Freefaller · 8 Nov 2010 at 09:37

Isolate is supposedly lactose free.

Pea protein (which mings IMO) is a possibility
Rice protein
Hemp protein

All other options.

All best blended with some flavouring though.

Morba · 8 Nov 2010 at 11:35

isolate works for me

BlackCoat2k10 · 8 Nov 2010 at 11:42

Freefaller said:
Pea protein (which mings IMO) is a possibility

An old friend I once knew had some of this for a while, I did try some one day and I must admit it is absoloutely fowel! Worse than anything ive tasted, but he liked it and it worked for his lactose intolerence. As mentioned if you can flavour it then you shall be fine.

Slinkie · 8 Nov 2010 at 12:08

Morba said:
isolate works for me

Can you please link me to the product you buy?

Morba · 8 Nov 2010 at 12:17

I buy from either Bulk supplements direct or myprotein

robotSocks · 8 Nov 2010 at 12:40

soy protein isolate is dreadful - stay away from that

Mansize_tissue · 9 Nov 2010 at 01:07

I switched from whey to pea protein a few months ago. At first I couldn't stomach the taste, it triggered my gag reflex and I was close to getting rid of the lot. Fortunately though I realised that holding my breath while downing in, then taking a sip of water afterwards make it so I can't even taste it any more.

Wilks · 11 Nov 2010 at 18:54

As suggested, try a whey isolate. Steer clear of whey concentrate, and blends of concentrate/isolate.

Most isolates have a protein content around 90% (as the product contains more protein and lower lactose).

Slinkie · 17 Nov 2010 at 18:24

Hi all,

Got my chocolate isolate whey powder (actually tastes quite nice!). However, since having it I've been windy all day! Thankfully I had a day off work, anyone else experienced this? What can I do to prevent this. Should I drink with food?

tom_e · 17 Nov 2010 at 18:54

If youve just started taking in extra protein again it can upset your stomach slightly and cause excess wind, it should settle down in a few days

The Running Man · 17 Nov 2010 at 18:58

BlackCoat2k10 said:
An old friend I once knew had some of this for a while, I did try some one day and I must admit it is absoloutely fowel! Worse than anything ive tasted, but he liked it and it worked for his lactose intolerence. As mentioned if you can flavour it then you shall be fine.

i just threw some cadburys hot chocolate in and mixed them together.. but the pea stuff is pretty bad.. still i only have about half a key to go, them im onto the hemp!