Those of use that take Protein Powders after a workout expose ourselves to large quantities of individual proteins. If the powders are tolerated then personal goals are more easily achieved due to the a high bioavailability of the protein molecules. However, if you are intolerant to the protein powder you are using, this can present as a food intolerance.
Manifesting as bloating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), weight gain, fatigue, skin problems, migraines or joint pain, even a mild food intolerance to protein powders may have a major impact upon exercise and appearance, as well as a person’s day to day activities. The possibility of a sensitivity to protein types should therefore be high priority for those that take their exercise seriously.
Smartblood Story - Matt's Intolerance to Whey Protein
Matt is currently studying Maths and Physics at the University of Bristol. Matt has had Eczema all of his life – although steroid creams help during flare-ups, when he stops using the creams, the Eczema returns.
View Matt’s video story to see how a Smartblood food intolerance test helped Matt identify his trigger foods, one of which was Whey Protein, and how a consultation with a Smartblood Nutritional Therapist helped him switch to Pea Protein Isolate, which helped his skin health.
I've had eczema on my hands for most of my life. I struggled to find out what was causing the problems, even steroid creams didn't really help. The Smartblood Food Intolerance Test found I had reactions to whey protein, gluten & cherries. After cutting them from my diet, my eczema almost completely cleared up within a month. - Matt
