Does Intake Of Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder Effect Menstrual Cycle?

Posted on Thu, 5 May 2016

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Thu, 5 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi,
I'm a married woman of age 26. Is it okay to take "Gold Standard whey" protein powder?. Will it affect my menstrual cycle.

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to affect periods if changed slowly.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

May I know why did you chose to take this new supplement? Are you protein deficient or on body building program?
Protein powder is good to take but it has to be very slow. Any change in nutritional status would impact the menstruation.
Not only that if you have a physical activity then it can also affect the menstrual.
If you are slowly changing nutrition the body gets acclimatized and so is the brain towards the release of hormones.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (8 minutes later)

Basically I'm very lean and feel tired very often...and yeah I want to make my body more stronger. Can you explain on "taking it very slow". Is it regarding the amount that I can take per day?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You may take the supplement

Detailed Answer:
Yes it is about the amount.
Instead of taking the daily required or specified amount written on the tin. I suggest to introduce it slowly and increase it weekly while increasing your activity.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Aparna Kohli