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I Have Experienced Brain Fog Due To The Protein Powder
Posted on
Tue, 18 Aug 2020
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Tue, 18 Aug 2020
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Question : Hi,
Lately, I have been reacting poorly to milk and a protein powder with the following ingredients:
GB: Milk protein Isolate (micellar casein, whey),Emulsifier, Lecithin, Thickening agent: Xanthan gym. Extra in Flavored products: Low fat cacao (cappuccino Real, Chocolate Fudge), coffe ( Cappuccino Real), Color: Beetroot red (Strawberry Cream, Wild Berry), Flavor, Sweetener (Aspartame*, Accesulfame).
The above protein powder makes me react a lot more than milk.
My symptoms have been a bad stomach and diarrhea. Also, I have experienced brain fog as well due to the protein powder (the milk also affected my brain to a somewhat lesser extent). Also, I occasionally feel a slight burning sensation in my lower right abdomen.
I had a gene test done recently which showed that I shouldn't have lactose intolerance. However, my total S-IgE was several times higher than it should be. On the other hand, this wasn't due to milk protein allergy either (I took a test for milk protein allergy called f2).
I do have a habit of drinking too much water (about 4 liters per day). Can this be relevant?
What can be the reason for all of this? What additional tests should I have done?
Lately, I have been reacting poorly to milk and a protein powder with the following ingredients:
GB: Milk protein Isolate (micellar casein, whey),Emulsifier, Lecithin, Thickening agent: Xanthan gym. Extra in Flavored products: Low fat cacao (cappuccino Real, Chocolate Fudge), coffe ( Cappuccino Real), Color: Beetroot red (Strawberry Cream, Wild Berry), Flavor, Sweetener (Aspartame*, Accesulfame).
The above protein powder makes me react a lot more than milk.
My symptoms have been a bad stomach and diarrhea. Also, I have experienced brain fog as well due to the protein powder (the milk also affected my brain to a somewhat lesser extent). Also, I occasionally feel a slight burning sensation in my lower right abdomen.
I had a gene test done recently which showed that I shouldn't have lactose intolerance. However, my total S-IgE was several times higher than it should be. On the other hand, this wasn't due to milk protein allergy either (I took a test for milk protein allergy called f2).
I do have a habit of drinking too much water (about 4 liters per day). Can this be relevant?
What can be the reason for all of this? What additional tests should I have done?
Brief Answer:
No, this is not relevant. Water intake can not cause this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on 'Ask A Doctor' forum.
I can understand your concern.
No, higher need for water intake can not cause similar symptoms. So no correlation.
I think your food allergy is the cause of your symptoms.
So better to get done detailed allergy testing for foods (skin prick test).
This will identify allergens.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
No, this is not relevant. Water intake can not cause this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on 'Ask A Doctor' forum.
I can understand your concern.
No, higher need for water intake can not cause similar symptoms. So no correlation.
I think your food allergy is the cause of your symptoms.
So better to get done detailed allergy testing for foods (skin prick test).
This will identify allergens.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
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