Posted by desolationrower on November 24, 2008, at 17:02:18
In reply to Re: Protein powder=OK, posted by JadeKelly on November 24, 2008, at 12:33:42
> > argh, PROTEIN POWDER IS FINE.
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> Why the "argh"?Ha, i just feel like i've been saying this a bunch and noone is listening. I just don't want bad info to sit here that someone might come across in the future.
> I just re-checked the protien powder we have. Whey protein powder (at least some) have soybean in them.
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> Many protien powders get their protien from Soy.
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> We are not allowed to have soy with MAOI's.
> >
> Therefore, many protien powders are NOT fine. Maybe some are.I'm not sure why whey would have soy in it, unless its a blended protein.
At any rate, the soy that is disallowed is fermented soy: soy sauce, black beans, miso soups, etc. Fresh soya is not a problem. It is when it sits and is fermented by bacteria, the tyrosine is decarboxylated into tyramine. The key thing is bacteria & time.
> If I was misinformed here, I'm sorry. I thought from PDoc that Tyramine AND tyrosine were off limits when listed in ingredients.
Tyrosine if a common amino acid. It is is meat, milk, etc. It is not a problem. In fact it is synthesized in the body if needed. It is used for many things, including production of thyroid hormones.
Now, i still don't recommend soya, as i think there are some outstanding issues wrt its affect on hormones, that I haven't looking into fully; it might be beneficial, or negative. Whey has health benefits, and it doesn't taste like ick. But i i don't think it is a problem with MAOI.
-d/r
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