Posted by yxibow on January 14, 2008, at 23:51:59
In reply to Re: Whey Protein Powder and Creatine, posted by Cecilia on January 11, 2008, at 23:58:19
> Interesting. I take protein powder because I'm trying to lose weight, not gain- I use a whey powder sweetened with stevia, won't touch aspartame. I take it in order to get enough protein in my diet, don't like most protein foods. I supposed if someone used huge amounts trying to gain muscle it'd be bad for your kidneys, seems like too much protein of any kind would be. Is whey really any different than most other protein sources? Cecilia
The whole mystique surrounding the shuddering of potassium/sodium aspartate pales in comparison to getting diabetes II (unless one has been born with PKU, that is an entirely different story and incredibly rare and unfortunate), or for that matter acesulfame K (potassium), sucralose (which is a very good substitute for sugar in my opinion [Splenda] by taste), or saccharin (which never has been proven to actually kill rats despite its warnings). They were even going to bring cyclamates back.
Every non diet soda downed is 160 calories of water, and caffeine, which of course does affect mental health in large consumption
But, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I grew stevia once or twice for fun, never got much of a plant and it is extremely bitter. They have to debitterize it to be palatable.
But back to the point, Soy protein powder both exists for vegans like myself and for those who are fairly to rather lactose intolerant. Whey otherwise, well its just another source of protein.
As for its effect on mental health, its just a food source -- I suppose we could argue about genistein and soy till the cows (laugh) come home, but I haven't grown breasts that I'm aware of. Whey, you get it in milk and milk derivatives anyhow -- its just a byproduct of the dairy industry.
As for adulterants in protein powder, that's different -- I can't vouch for the effects of creatine other than it is used for body building. It has had some adverse effects. Weight gain for one, and a slew of other things, because of course, it like Stevia, is unregulated by the FDA and largely untested.
Now in moderation, is Stevia harmful -- who knows? There are other natural carbohydrates that are used to bulk or replace sugar, such as chicory, inositol, mannitol, xylol, sorbitol (the sugar alcohols -- which can cause diarrhea in excesss consumption).
-- tidings
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