Posted by mistermindmasta on July 13, 2004, at 23:26:57
In reply to Whey Protein Treating Depression, posted by Tooooja on July 9, 2004, at 4:30:18
Hi, I have tried whey protein and I noticed the same effects you describe. To be honest though, if I eat a meal that is very high in protein and very low in carbs I tend to feel the same way as I do w/ whey, regardless of where the protein comes from except whey seems to make me calmer. Maybe this is the higher Tryp content? I thrive in high protein diets, so the whey protein would theoretically be a nice little supplement to my diet... EXCEPT...
Unfortunately, I am allergic to dairy. While I was convinced at one point that most of my allergic reaction was towards the casein protein, I still have noticably increased fatigue (long term, not acute) from whey usage. I suspect I might be allergic in many ways to the many proteins in dairy.
So yes, to clarify that, I do feel good acutely, but with more fatigue in the long term. So, I don't feel its a good thing to use on a daily basis for me.
I'd just as well substitute a large steak and feel the same.
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