| Even though this is a great source of protein and | | | | unwanted agents in your body and deteriorating |
| other valuable nutritional needs, it is important to | | | | kidneys can eventually result in the need of a |
| understand every aspect in order to get the best | | | | transplant. |
| results. There are possible side effects that you | | | | 4) The fourth thing to know about is that some |
| should be aware of in order to avoid any health | | | | experts also believe that excessive, long term protein |
| problems and concerns if you take too much. Even | | | | intake can also contribute to the possibility of |
| though it has incredible positive effects and results, | | | | osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes |
| there are five important things to know about whey | | | | the bones to become more fragile and much more |
| protein side effects. | | | | likely to break. Although there is no research to back |
| 1) The first thing to be aware of is that too much of | | | | up the link between excessive protein intake and |
| a good thing can be bad for you. Extremely high | | | | osteoporosis, it is worth noting that many experts do |
| intake amounts can eventually result in the first of | | | | believe that there is an increased possibility of this |
| whey protein side effects. Extremely high amounts, | | | | being one of the whey protein side effects. |
| especially over a prolonged period of time will put | | | | 5) The fifth and final effect you should be aware of |
| extra stress on the liver. This can eventually lead to | | | | is the possibility of having some other type of allergic |
| medical problems with your liver as it works harder | | | | reaction not related to lactose intolerance. These |
| and harder to do it's job as you take in huge | | | | include the possibility of a rash or hives, itching, |
| amounts of this type of supplement. Not a good | | | | swelling of the lips, mouth, and throat. You may also |
| thing considering this is the second most important | | | | experience difficulty in breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, |
| organ in your body right after the heart. | | | | or blood in the stool. If you experience any of these |
| 2) The second of possible whey protein side effects | | | | problems, seek medical treatment immediately and |
| is for anyone who is very sensitive to lactose and | | | | stop taking your supplement. |
| are lactose intolerant. There are two types of this | | | | Overall the basic analysis is that too much of a good |
| protein on the market. The first is concentrate while | | | | thing can still be bad. Although there is very little |
| the other is isolate. The concentrate has a lactose | | | | research on the possible whey protein side effects, |
| level of 5 - 6% while the isolate only contains 1%. | | | | too much of anything can be detrimental for you. |
| Although low, for those with very sensitive lactose | | | | The only real concern is for anyone who has an |
| levels, this can be a serious problem. | | | | allergic reaction to the lactose or other ingredients |
| 3) The next possible negative effect is still in debate. | | | | included in a protein supplement, however, this |
| Experts are somewhat divided on the effects of long | | | | doesn't mean that you shouldn't be responsible when |
| term excessive protein intake although some | | | | using and consuming a supplement on a regular basis. |
| research does point to the possibility that it can be | | | | Don't go over board and make sure that you are |
| linked to deteriorating kidney function. Your kidneys | | | | using your supplement properly with a daily training |
| are responsible for helping to filter out toxins and | | | | and exercise program. |