Question:
Does caffeine affect, weaken, or destroy soy protein supplements?
I am having a terrible time finding a GOOD soy protein drink......But I found it. It is Health Source chocolate. I mix 2 scoops of powder(26 g protein) with coffie and ice. It is wonderful. (I can't do milk at all, not even lactate free milk). My question is.... does the coffee (caffine) effect the protein in any way? Thanks alot. sandy — sandy W. (posted on August 10, 2002)
August 10, 2002
My response is to the soy part of the question, not the caffeine. I was
told by a nutritionist that soy products irritate our intestines and to use
whey. She said that soy products' qualities are overrated and didn't
recommend tofu either. Because the caffeine is a diuretic, you may think
about adding more liquid to your daily totals.
— Marti R.
August 10, 2002
I don't know if caffine affects soy protein but , like the previous poster
said, WHEY protein is much better absorbed than the SOY protein. DESIGNER
Whey Protein powder and bars are great tasting in my opinion. I have tried
many and this brand is by far my absolute favorite! About the coffee, why
not try *lite* coffee and then gradually go to decaf? Caffine will effect
your water intake post op. Getting our water in is extemely important, and
caffine is no good.
— Kim B.
August 10, 2002
I am one year post-op and have done very well all year on soy products. In
addition to being lactose-intolerant, I follow a strictly kosher diet, so
my choices are even more limited. My nutritionist has been pleased with the
choices I've made. I, too, had trouble finding a tolerable soy protein
powder, but I finally found one that I love. It's from
www.revivalhealth.com. I buy the unsweetened vanilla. (They also sell
unflavored and chocolate.) In the beginning, I mixed one packet with 12 oz.
hot water, lots of Sweet 'N' Low, and a spoonful of instant decaf coffee
crystals. Now I prefer to leave out the coffee most of the time, but that's
based on taste, not because of any problem with the coffee. I much prefer
it hot, but others prefer it as a cold shake. Each packet has 20 g.
protein, but I suppose you could add protein by mixing it with soy milk
instead of water. Until I found the Revival, I was not getting enough
protein. Now there are many days that I can get enough protein in the foods
I eat, but I still like the Revival for breakfast.
— Debbie C.
August 11, 2002
Thanks for the advice but Whey protein is a milk based product and I
CAN"T do milk in any form. That is why the soy is better for me. It
may not be the best choice (by some standards) but it's all I can do at
this time. Maybe later on my intollerence to milk products will change. I
have not had any problems (yet) with my intestines. Thanks
— sandy W.
August 11, 2002
Just in case it helps, I am completely lactose intolerant--much more than a
T of ranch dressing & I'm in misery. Whey is separated from milk, so
there is usually no lactose (unless added back in). People with the sinus
portion of milk allergy also tolerate whey products very well.
— vitalady
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