What are the side effects of taking whey protein?
Of course, those on protein restricted diets, usually related to advance kidney disease, need to restrict all protein, including whey protein, as directed by their physicians. Those few with PKU should avoid whey proteins. There are no documented side effects of whey protein as such in healthy individuals. Those with milk allergies, which make up 1 % of the population, may be allergic to either casein proteins or whey proteins, or both. If you are allergic to dairy proteins please consult with your health professional prior to consuming any type of whey protein. Please note that true milk allergy should not be confused with the much more common lactose intolerance discussed fully below. Lactose Intolerance Current data show that the main milk sugar, called lactose, interacts with the absorptive cells of the intestine to increase their permeability to calcium. To minimize this occurrence, lactose digesting enzymes can be added to the whey or colostrum and/ or low lactose formulas, less
