Heather and jenX/ protein powders
#50485 - 03/14/04 05:47 PM
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hslib
Reged: 11/23/03
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Loc: VA
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Thanks so much for the advice. Does soy cause the D to get worse? I've never used anything with soy in it, but someone I know said it caused D. Is that true? I've always been afraid to try it b/c of that. I am just getting over some horrible stomach flu that cause me to lose 6 more pounds after losing 10 back in the fall when my IBS got bad again. I don't want anything that is going to cause cramps or D at this point. Any advice?
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Hi! It's my understanding that with soy you need to start with small amounts until your body gets used to it.
Hope that helps!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Some find that they are allergic to soy in which case it's obvious and they avoid it. Most people tolerate it just fine.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Wow. You put me in lofty company with Heather!
I'll answer to the best of my knowledge:
It is my understanding that soy proteins can be difficult for some to digest if they aren't used to it (though I suppose there are people out there that just can't tolerate it at all). I think it's the enzymes needed to break them down that are lacking or maybe just slacking! But if you work into it at a slower pace, your body learns how to deal with it. I know that's not the fancy scientific version, but I'm sleepy! 
Here's the real-life illustration. I got all gung-ho about soy a while back and started drinking soy milk, adding it to some foods, eating soy yogurt, and cooking with soy. Not tons, but I hadn't had much in my diet before then. THAT caused a little bit of a D phase. I panicked! But then I read about how people kind of have to acclimate to soy... And daggone it! I was not going to cut yet another thing out of my diet! So I took a deep breath and a little break from the soy. Went back to What to Eat When You Can't Eat Anything. After about 2 days, I started adding the soy back in more slowly.
Now I have soy in my smoothie and throughout the day (milk, tofu, yogurt--- I eat it all!). It didn't take long for my body to catch up with my tastebuds!
So I wouldn't worry too too much. Just take it slow and see how it goes. If your stomach loop-de-loops, back it down a bit (maybe half a dose of the protein powder for the first few days?)...
Please let me know how it works out if you decide to try it!
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Jen, you are GOOD! What a great explanation! Good job, girlfriend!
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Laura
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Get going on the soy. I love the stuff - couldn't live without it - but I've been drinking it for about 10 years now! If you don't go over-the-top you should be fine. And if you're anything like I was, it'll take a while to get used to the taste anyway. 
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#50586 - 03/15/04 05:34 AM
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jenX
Reged: 08/11/03
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Loc: Richmond, VA
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