Protein powders POISONOUS??

[abrocketsfan]

I've been taking Isopure, which is aspartame free and i figured that's cool. I decided to search for some info on Sucralose , which is the sweetener they use, and this is what I found...

Dangers of Sucralose


They're talking about a lowered blood cell count, thyroid shrinkage, kidney problems, etc.!!!

Granted they test on rats, but that's how they find the dangers of every chemical, so you can't just write it off.

I'm trying to get bigger, but I won't risk my health is doing saw. If someone knows of a sugar-free, unsweetened powder, please let me know....I'll add a banana to make it sweet, but at least that way I know I won't screw my body! If someone thinks this report has some cracks , please let me know (...I just bought another 3 lbs of Isopure yesterday). Thanks

 

[blood_drinker]

Dont need to obsess about sugar free stuff if youre trying to get big. Its too $ and not worth the trouble. Go with a good MRP like triple threat or designer whey if you just want a protein shake. THeyre both excellent.
Buy designer and anyother proteins online as you get half off almost everytime (compared to gnc and retail stores)

 

[Makallus]

I'm with you. A search on ANY artificial sweetener will show that they have evidence of side effects, usually cancer or some kind of CNS toxicity. Most of that is under debate--but why risk the health hazzards? In addition I am chemically sensitive to Aspartame, and Asulfame-K.
A good source of protein is www.proteinfactroy.com--you can order 100% pure whey concentrate with no sweeteners or additives.
Some good news: stevia is a naturally sweet zero calorie non-glycemic herbal extract with no known side effects. Go to your local healthfood store and pick up a small bottle of it (make sure its pure, some brands blend with other sweeteners) and make sure that you like the taste and have proteinfactory add a little of that in for you (at no extra cost).

 

[abrocketsfan]

if i get pure whey from proteinfactory, can't i just add a banana and make it taste alright?...or do i HAVE to add some sweetener...also, can u just blend and drink it alone or is it too nasty?

 

[gymtime]

I would think that ANY unsweetened protein drink will taste like shit. I agree with Makallus and BD, don't worry about artificial sweeteners so much.

Serious lifters have to eat a pretty bland diet for the most part. And to me, stuff like Equal and Sweet 'n Low make it more bearable. I've been adding that stuff to iced tea and egg white shakes for years and have never had any problems.

 

[Makallus]

You do not have to order a sweetener. I find that the CFM Whey is a little sweet natrually--tastes like cream--without the fat. I don't know what the other whey isolates taste like. I would recommend ordering like a 1/2 lb of whatever looks interesting and trying them.