Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Protein shakes / weight gain

I also am trying to gain some weight since I have IBS-D and lost about 15 pounds since last fall. I don't get along with the whey either even though it is lactose free, it is still dairy. I bought NutriBiotics Rice Protein Powder. It is not high in calories, but the protein (especially if he is weight lifting) is what gives you the muscle weight. My brother-in-law used to bodybuild and he recommended the Rice protein powder for me as a supplement. I try to use it in my rice milk to get some extra protein. I also use it in Cream of Rice cereal or he could definitely make shakes with fruit and the protein powder. Right now I am trying to start lifting a bit myself to gain some strength and muscle back. I can tell a difference already. Since it is low fat but high protein, he will gain the muscle weight, but avoid the fat weight. Hope this helps. If he can't find it in a vitamin store (not GNC - they knew nothing!), he should be able to find it online.

Good luck!

hslib (high school librarian

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