Whey Protein Allergy & Intolerance (Sensitivity): Symptoms & Causes

Whey protein supplements serve as an extremely efficient way to get quality, highly-bioavailable protein in your diet without excessive calories (great protein-to-calorie ratio). That said, not everyone tolerates whey protein well – some individuals have whey allergies and sensitivities such that whey protein is unsafe or unhealthy to continue using. Whey protein, a component of …

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Snorting Protein Powder (Hint: Don’t Do It)

People really snort protein powder? Probably not often, but there are discussions about it on the internet. Most people who have snorted it probably did it as a “one-time” thing just for a unique experience – whereas others may have done it as an attempt to gain notoriety, attention, or “clout” on social media. In …

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Dizziness After Whey Protein: Why Does This Happen?

Because I experienced dizziness after ingesting a bolus (2 scoops) of whey protein, I wanted to investigate: whether others also have this reaction; whether this is a common reaction; and why this reaction might occur. My experience: Dizziness after whey protein… Today I had 2 scoops of “Salted Caramel” whey protein isolate from MyProtein which …

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