Companies tout protein drinks as a scientifically proven way to build muscle, get a quick energy boost and lose weight. But a Consumer Reports’ investigation finds health concerns. Find more diet and nutrition advice on our health website: www.consumerreports.org
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andycouncil27 says:
February 6, 2012 at 10:58 am (UTC 0)
If you get diarrhea or upset stomach, don’t mix with or consume milk (or milk products). ? The only animals designed to digest cow’s milk…..CALVES!!!!
TRez5000 says:
February 6, 2012 at 11:39 am (UTC 0)
There are only 2 times it really makes sense to drink a protein shake.
1. After? waking up (you just went 8 hours or more without nutrients and need a protein that is quickly absorbed)
2. After a workout.
Otherwise all of your protein should come from whole foods.
kop4321 says:
February 6, 2012 at 11:45 am (UTC 0)
I see no bad thing as long as you take recommended? amounts.
Id rather just eat more meat….tastier.
k9feces says:
February 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm (UTC 0)
Protein shakes? work, but they cost too much
NickJ1019 says:
February 6, 2012 at 1:20 pm (UTC 0)
Considering it looks like “Scott” belongs to a Planet Fitness, take what he says with a? grain of salt.
iPlunger says:
February 6, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC 0)
@sprayboy666 who listens to consumer reports anyways? seriously? i couldn’t think of a worse? place for a buyers guide to anything
iPlunger says:
February 6, 2012 at 2:31 pm (UTC 0)
@Slaterking2010 they would complain about airborne? contaminates.
SuperHamshank says:
February 6, 2012 at 2:54 pm (UTC 0)
0.16 …”it didn’t agree we me the most part having so much”…”Scott cut back on the protien drinks and his stomach issues went away”.. .there’s your answer.too much of anything is a bad thing. Sloppy ,lazy jornalism of the highest degree.looking to make news out? of nothing.
FIColony says:
February 6, 2012 at 3:07 pm (UTC 0)
SPOILER? ALERT!!!!!!!
es696 says:
February 6, 2012 at 3:20 pm (UTC 0)
when i buy protein i usually get? it from the supermarket instead of a bodybuilding store such as Popeyes. mainly because they offer more natural ones. the ones at bodybuilding stores are full of ‘extras’ that you dont want and are twice the price
Slaterking2010 says:
February 6, 2012 at 3:25 pm (UTC 0)
whole eggs can be bad, there showing use eggs with the yolk and if you had 3 egg yolks you be in another health problem. There is no winning with these kind of people. Can’t eat this or that or no no? no thats bad for you.
Well what can i eat? Air? or is that bad for you too.
Brian75M says:
February 6, 2012 at 4:09 pm (UTC 0)
Ok if you are a idiot you shouldn’t be taking any kind of supplement…the guy that had stomach? pain was due to overuse or alergic to an ingredient read the F*ck*ng lable people its not that hard
SuperJohnGoss says:
February 6, 2012 at 5:07 pm (UTC 0)
oh really i cant drink 3? or more servings per day duh, it says that on the back
DylansEpic says:
February 6, 2012 at 5:34 pm (UTC 0)
#1 a balanced diet is not cheaper then buying a tub of protein powder that lasts for a month. #2 Protein drinks are harmless. #3 anything in extreme amounts will hurt you. Sure eating right is the best source? of protein, but when are they the most conveniant? NO!!!!!!!!!!
dragonamt says:
February 6, 2012 at 5:36 pm (UTC 0)
Yeah, these things are a waste of money though, just eat right… No really, they just want your money, the average American diet has nearly 2 times the amount of protein that the body needs because we eat red meat on a near daily? basis. Excess protein causes dehydration. You might as well just flush your money down the toilet. Seriously heavy metals are bad, it is probably safer to mine asbestos, at least avoid the brands containing the heavy metals. All these complainers must work for EAS.
scottman12 says:
February 6, 2012 at 5:56 pm (UTC 0)
dumb kid ive been using whey protein for ages im healthy as a horse?
frankenstrat25 says:
February 6, 2012 at 6:22 pm (UTC 0)
for fuck sake. it says on the tubs do not drink more than 1 or 2 a day. for me its 1 in the morning when i wake up after my run and after my workout in the afternoon. no problems for me. i use all protein drinks and i stay away? from creatine because i am actually smart. i see kids in my grade taking hardcore creatine for 2 scoops and they complain why their liver hurts i tell them but they are idiots.
superchamp4 says:
February 6, 2012 at 7:06 pm (UTC 0)
finally, protein powder is one of the most? inexpensive ways to digest protein. Most protein powders give more protein to cost ratio than even eggs!
superchamp4 says:
February 6, 2012 at 7:51 pm (UTC 0)
this is complete crap!
Been working out for a while, and for about the first week I started to work out, when I drank a protein shake it did make me a little naciouse mainly because of the unsual taste (yes most? shakes taste “bad”). However, I quickly got use to the protein powders.
Second, there are many good brands that use only 100% protein (such as the brand is use “Optimun Nutrition”). Read reviews and ingrediants before buying any protein supplement!
VALsacount2 says:
February 6, 2012 at 7:51 pm (UTC 0)
Refried? beans… so much better!
SuperTongpo says:
February 6, 2012 at 8:45 pm (UTC 0)
Consumer reports also rated Old? Milwaukee as the best tasting beer in the world.
B0rnToRoll says:
February 6, 2012 at 9:23 pm (UTC 0)
Wanna get big? then pump weights and eat right
louisthewindmillmill says:
February 6, 2012 at 9:51 pm (UTC 0)
i just eat chicken or tuna with a banana and glass of milk after? working out just as much protein as the powder i got. and it don’t give me the shits, ooow i tried one mma powder made my shit look like rusty water lol i do have week guts tho so i aint saying that there all bad
pavy415 says:
February 6, 2012 at 10:27 pm (UTC 0)
Lol interview some random dude that did not know what protein drink? to take lol reasearch before buying!
extremehiphopfreak01 says:
February 6, 2012 at 10:37 pm (UTC 0)
@orks2 yeah…? thats exactly what i do.. :p