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What Causes Constipation On Drinking Protein Shakes?

Hi, i am an athlete and i drink lots of protien/ am on a relativley healthy diet and right now i cant poop but am on the verge, so close in fact that standing up and walking around is awkward so im asking this question from my phone while on the toilet
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood your concerns.
Being an athlete does not necessarily mean that you have to take protein shake and since this is causing you constipation, it is worth stopping such protein preparations.
You need to take natural proteins like eggs, milk, meat, sprouts that are easily assimilable and usually do not cause symptoms of constipation or loose stools.
Protein shake can cause wither constipation or loose stools.
Also identify the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems and stop these altogether.
A Nutritionist can really help you finding the foods and beverages that will help you have proper requirements of proteins, carbohydrate and fat.
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What Causes Constipation On Drinking Protein Shakes?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Being an athlete does not necessarily mean that you have to take protein shake and since this is causing you constipation, it is worth stopping such protein preparations. You need to take natural proteins like eggs, milk, meat, sprouts that are easily assimilable and usually do not cause symptoms of constipation or loose stools. Protein shake can cause wither constipation or loose stools. Also identify the foods and beverages that instigate or enhance your problems and stop these altogether. A Nutritionist can really help you finding the foods and beverages that will help you have proper requirements of proteins, carbohydrate and fat.