Question:
Gas...is whey the culprit?

Okay, this is embarrassing, but I have gas so bad lately I can't even stand myself. Luckily we have a dog and I can blame most of it on her. The only thing that I am doing different lately is eating Detour bars. Anyone experience gas from whey? I'm still pre-op, so I can't blame it on surgery.    — Martha K. (posted on March 18, 2003)

March 18, 2003
I had to change my son's formula because I had him on a whey-based formula and it caused terrible stomach distress for him, including gas. (I never could tolerate the taste of whey protein, opting for egg protein, instead) Hope this helps.
   — cherryswitch

March 18, 2003
If they contain sugar alcohols, it probably is the Detour bars. Sugar alcohols cause gas and sometimes diarrhea in lots of people. Including me! I can eat less "sugar-free" stuff than I can the real thing because I do occassionally have to venture out of the house . . .
   — ctyst

March 18, 2003
I was having terrible gas with my protein drinks with whey for a while. I tried taking lactaid with them & it helps loads. They didn't used to do this so I don't know if the whey is the actual problem. The sugar alcohols in some foods is a painful thing for me. Malitol has to be very limited for me.
   — LionGirl2k

March 18, 2003
The Detour bars bother me as well, really bad gas pain! But it's not the whey in them that does it for me, it's the peanuts. I can eat other protein bars fine but not with peanuts. Bummer too, those Detour bars taste mighty good! - Anna LAP RNY 7/3/02 -120lbs.
   — Anna L.