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Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Got protein gas? Learn how to reduce it.
Protein Farts
Farting, cutting the cheese, gas, wind, or to be technical flatulence — you get the idea. We all do it, but it’s an embarrassing topic to openly talk about. And talk about awkward when it happens mid workout — there’s no doubt that the guy next to you will smell that silent but deadly killer. Not only can too much gas cause uncomfortable situations, but it will also leave your stomach in a knot — not a muscular one.
It’s estimated that the average person passes gas about 14 times a day. If you’re cutting the cheese way more than that, then take a look at your protein intake. Depending on the source, protein can be harder on your body to digest. It may be the reason why people are giving you a weird look at the gym.
Focus on Fiber
As mentioned before, protein takes awhile to break down in your body. This causes a thermic effect due to the difficulties of breaking it down. Thermic effect means that your body uses more calories to digest and uses the calories in protein. When your body breaks downprotein, nitrogen is left. The end result of that positive nitrogen balance is you letting one loose. Another reason why you’re farting can be due to the fact that your carbohydrate consumption may be minimal. A diet lacking in fiber mixed in with a ton of protein will make for one constipated gym-goer.
Know Your Powder
Protein farts, what we like to call gas that’s produced from eating a lot of protein. And they can be more pungent when you’re pushing the whey protein shakes. Check to see if your protein powder is either concentrate or isolate. Concentrate contains more lactose than isolate. Isolate protein powders have a long filtration process, which help to eliminate a majority of the lactose. And if that doesn’t work then try opting for pea or soy protein powder because you may be lactose intolerant. Having gas and feeling bloated are the two classic symptoms. Also mix the powder with non-dairy milk like almond milk, or incorporate the protein powder into a recipe.
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