Posted by cumulative on January 11, 2008, at 5:20:55
In reply to Protein Powder worsens mental health? wow..., posted by AdamCanada on January 11, 2008, at 3:33:11
Hi,
Whey protein without some source of soluble fiber (added, or eaten prior -- placed in the stomach) will very rapidly spike the blood sugar, followed by a crash. It's quite possible this is responsible for some of the negative symptoms you feel -- especially if for some other reason you're prone to these negative effects. I wouldn't necessarily go so far as to recommend blood tests for diabetes (which often goes hidden), but I wonder. I wonder if a glycation inhibitor like benfotiamine might help. Psychostimulants like methylphenidate could certainly in theory create a sensitivity here, as chronic stress/adrenergic stimulation/sleep loss that they can sometimes produce can worsen insulin sensitivity.
Secondly, yeah, I'm not a fan of the added-glutamine wheys, and it's possible that you could respond better to a different product. Whey can be very healthy under the right conditions. If not, there's always hemp.
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