In one of my first blog posts, I talked about whey protein and all of the potential benefits. In this follow up blog post I would like to explain some of the possible reasons why whey protein might not be right for you, and what you can possibly do or supplement with instead if it isn't for you.
One of the first problems that arises with whey protein is that it is a dairy product, which may be an issue for some people that are lactose-intolerant. Another issue that whey protein might have for some people is that it is a food product that is not high at all in micronutrients. If a person has a diet that is low in micronutrients, filling their diet with more foods like whey protein that don't have many nutrients could be a big issue.
Recently there has also been a lot of speculation in the scientific community about whether whey protein supplements can contain high levels of hormones and peptides that can hurt people's health. Most of these hormones and peptides would be in the supplements due to the products being derived from milk, but there have been many mixed debates about whether these hormones and peptides are actually so terrible for you at the measure they are found at in milk.
Another criticism of whey protein that is somewhat new is the use of all the artificial flavors and sweeteners in the products. Just like hormones and peptides, not enough studies have been done on artificial sweeteners and flavors to show just exactly how damaging they are to people yet. Only time will tell if all the new artificial foods and products on the market right now are actually very damaging for health. In the meantime, you can weigh the benefits and risks against each other to see if whey protein is right for you!
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