Whey protein shakes

(Tom) #1

I have been told that these are bad for keto. But the one I have is 2g carb
1g sugar and soy free and gluten free
Is this ok?

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #2

Whey protein is a double-edged sword: it has a very high biological value score, meaning that this source of protein contains the essential amino acids in the right proportion required by humans, but it also causes higher insulin secretion than other quality protein sources like meat and eggs. My other concern with isolated whey protein is that it does not come along with intracellular minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.

In that sense, it is not a complete food like eggs, fish, poultry, or meat. Whey protein can have a place in a well-formulated ketogenic diet as long as that diet contains adequate vegetables.

(Troy) #3

For me, the one end of the sword :dagger:gets me right in the gut where it causes discomfort and bloating
:nauseated_face:
Followed by :toilet:

Yup
N=1
YMMV On the ā€ whey ā€ you may respond :smile:

Good Luck

(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.) #4

As long as you are capable of metabolizing whey and casein proteins without issue, they are both excellent supplements to a keto diet. Some folks have difficulty with one or the other, which is too bad.

I use whey in my daily keto coffee, which is a mix of fats and protein from whey to my macro ratios. I use casein several times per week as an evening ā€˜dessertā€™, typically a mix of casein and whipping cream to the consistency of pudding. Again to my macro ratios. I prefer whey in the morning because it metabolizes faster, whereas casein metabolizes much slower and can do so overnight while Iā€™m asleep.

My only caution is to read the labels carefully! These products are marketed to and intended for the excercise/body building market. That market generally is not particularly interested much in carbs or in ā€˜carbing upā€™ for one reason or another. Generally, the plain/non-flavoured offerings contain fewer carbs and multiple sugars.

I canā€™t address the insulin issues raised by @ava_ad0re. Insulin has always been normal for me. But if youā€™re trying to lose weight and/or have metabolic issues around insulin, youā€™d be well advised to do some investigation about it. Also, you want to consume this stuff in modest amounts.

(Katie the Quiche Scoffing Stick Ninja ) #5

Iā€™d have to agree, Iā€™ve never had issues either. I use Whey.

(Jack Bennett) #6

I use whey protein and in my N=1 experience it seems to have a positive effect on satiety. It seems to work better when I add some fat - usually MCT oil or heavy whipping cream. Feels like it slows down the absorption / digestion of the protein.

I try to have only one a day because itā€™s a fairly processed and concentrated food.

#7

Theyā€™re fine for most people unless you have issues digesting whey. Some people are afraid of whey based on an insulin response, Iā€™ve never found it to be an issue or cause any negatives for me. I drink a shake both pre/post workout and also use them to meet my protein goal if I donā€™t hit it with meals.