MyProtein Vegan Protein / lactose intolerance....

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I've been suffering in silence for a long time with lactose intolerance. As I get older its getting worse and even whey isolate is causing me major discomfort now...and thats been polite. Today has been the final straw, having a full on whitey in the gym and having to quickly evacuate the premises...

I lift 5-6 days a week and find it difficult to get my daily protein intake from food alone so do rely on 1-2 shakes a day to help supplement and fill in gaps.

MyProtein appear to have three popular vegan options:
  • Soy
  • Pea
  • Blend
As with most things in life I appreciate there is compromise and I understand there is variation in each of these options with regards to amino acid profiles, texture and mix-ability. Taste wise, it is what it is I suppose. I'm used to drinking unflavoured whey. Ultimately to me its a medicine that is downed in one rather than consumed to be enjoyed as some strange dessert or snack.

So, for those in the know...what should I try? I can certainly buy 250g/500g of each to sample but just want to hear some first hand experiences please.
 
I mix the brown rice and pea, they're not nice but they get the job done.

You mentioned that you were sick in the gym, are you having a protein shake pre training?

shake at 2pm, workout at 4pm. delayed onset of stomach/gastro which hit me like a steamtrain towards end of session. I typically prefer to workout fasted or light stomach.

Intolerance definitely getting worse now, isolate was always ok for me.
 
if you dont mind the cost the myvegan clear protein tastes incredible, its like drinking squash although the protein levels aren't that great.

I've had a lot of the clear whey, its something I long dreamed of having a more 'squash' like shake rather then creamy/dairy. Good but expensive. I notice the vegan one is even more expensive and as you say low on overall protein per serving.
 
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