Searching for lactose free protein powder-help?

[Jopalis]

:help: Can anyone suggest a protein powder or shake mix that is lactose free? I also do not want artificial sweeteners as they give me headaches. I mostly use Stevia as a sweetener or Sweet & Low (doesn't cause headaches like Equal or Splenda) when I am out and about. Alas I am lactose intolerant. Thank you so much. I have found this website to be so helpful! Jo :help:

[AlienBug]

I'm lactose intolerant too, as is most of the planet :agree: . I use EAS brand but Designer Whey products never bothered me at all.

You can also try True Protein (http://www.trueprotein.com/Default.aspx) , which lets you custom blend your own protein poweder and use stevia as a sweetener.

[Utah Jake]

Get whey protein isolate. It contains no lactose. Most health food stores sell it.

[deirdra]

Are you sure lactose is your only problem with dairy? If you are casein intolerant the whey protein isolates may be problematic (usually a stuffed up head will result). Then the only solutions are egg white or hemp protein powders ... so I basically gave up on protein powder and eat real food instead.

[Jopalis]

Thank you. I think Whey may cause me a problem too. Not sure though. Digestive issues result... if you know what I mean. ;)

I bought some of the Jay Robb chocolate egg white protein powder. I combined it with my coffee this morning thinking it would be good and mocha like but it didn't taste that good. Maybe I should try some of the brands you recommend....

[Sugar_Free]

There's also soy protein powder and brown rice protein powder (I think the latter is a little higher in carbs).

[Citruskiss]

Are you sure lactose is your only problem with dairy? If you are casein intolerant the whey protein isolates may be problematic (usually a stuffed up head will result). Then the only solutions are egg white or hemp protein powders ... so I basically gave up on protein powder and eat real food instead.

Thanks for this - I don't eat any dairy at all, and have been wondering about these protein powders too.

[Merpig]

I bought some of the Jay Robb chocolate egg white protein powder. I combined it with my coffee this morning thinking it would be good and mocha like but it didn't taste that good. Maybe I should try some of the brands you recommend....

I've always liked 'Healthy N Fit' egg protein powder, pure egg white protein source with no milk proteins, no soy - and uses stevia as a sweetener, see:
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=HL-1004

But I agree, it is *not* something you want to add to coffee! It seems to clump and does not blend smoothly. Maybe if you put it in a blender? Or you might try some coconut milk in your coffee if you want to add something to it.

[GabyM]

Brown rice protein is yummy, and if combined with Pea Protein, you get a complete protein. Be careful to not just do one because the protein is not complete without the other.

[realdeal31]

whey protein ISOLATE i use Dymatize with digestive enzymes best out there yet quality price.

[lizagill]

#Finding a quality protein is sometimes hard. Finding a quality protein is much harder if you are lactose intolerant. Most protein powders, drinks, and bars, are made with whey concentrate, sweet dairy whey, or any other name that basically means the lactose is still in the product. Determining which product will be best for you and not make you sick is very important.
#The first protein powder to look for is Whey Protein Isolate. Any whey powder that contains Whey Protein Isolate as the only protein source, will be nearly lactose free. Some ingredient labels will go a step further and list other attributes about the protein source including: ultrafiltered, undenatured, cross flow microfiltration, all of which mean you are getting lactose free or nearly lactose free(less than 2 grams lactose per serving), as well as the highest quality. More manufacturers are listing on the front of the container "lactose free" or "no lactose", so look for that first, to make it easier on yourself. Another thing to look for is the sugars. If the product has 0 grams of sugar, that means lactose free, as lactose is a sugar. Besides keeping lactose intolerant people from getting sick, Whey Protein Isolate is the easiest whey form for the body to break down and use in the muscles.