[nevergoodenough]

I'm not sure if I'm allergic to dairy, casein, whey or something else, but I have a nasty bloat going on. I don't over do it on dairy, usually 1 piece of 2% cheese at breakfast, and cottage cheese at night. I've cut skim milk out this week to see how I do. Im lean (probably 8-9% bf) but sometimes my stomach sticks way out like I'm f-ing pregnant, and it is pretty uncomfortable. Is there anything I can take to get rid of this. I've been looking into RPN gut health, or trying some lactaid tablets or something. Any suggesstions or success stories?

[dadream]

What does your fiber intake look like? Do you have regular BM's? It could be food allergens but i would start with slowly increasing your fiber intake, try metamucil or similar pysillium fiber product. Remeber to drink a lot of water when increasing fiber intake. Give it a try for 2 weeks and then see if it helps, usually these problems aren't cured overnight as they tend to take time. Gas is a result of foods not being properly broken down, and sitting in the gut too long, so the fiber may help push everything out quicker. Also may want to look into probiotics. Gut health is a good product but yogurt is also a great (and cheaper) alternative. Try these out for a few weeks and if no improvements it might be time to see a gastro dr. to see if it is something serious.

[nevergoodenough]

Originally Posted by dadream

What does your fiber intake look like? Do you have regular BM's? It could be food allergens but i would start with slowly increasing your fiber intake, try metamucil or similar pysillium fiber product. Remeber to drink a lot of water when increasing fiber intake. Give it a try for 2 weeks and then see if it helps, usually these problems aren't cured overnight as they tend to take time. Gas is a result of foods not being properly broken down, and sitting in the gut too long, so the fiber may help push everything out quicker. Also may want to look into probiotics. Gut health is a good product but yogurt is also a great (and cheaper) alternative. Try these out for a few weeks and if no improvements it might be time to see a gastro dr. to see if it is something serious.

I eat a lot of grains (oats, rice) ezekiel bread, beans etc. I'm not as regular with my vegetables, I try to eat atleast a cup of broccli a day but it doesn't always happen. I'll pick up a fiber product to help supplement. I was going to go the yogurt route but thought that if it was dairy that was causing me the problem yogurt might add to it. But I am no expert. Thanks for the help!!

[sreed11]

The same thing had happened to me and still does but not as bad. i know one thing that contributed to it was an anterior pelvic tilt. I have tight hipflexors so they would pull on my pelvis which drop it inwards, poking my butt outwards, both are not very noticeable but then it would cause my stomach to stick out even more. weird stuff. So what helped me was stretching.

[Force of Green]

If you're allergic to something, it will still bloat you even if you have a mild/moderate amount. Like as far as dairy, you say you don't know if you're allergic or not, but you think it's all good because you only have a few servings per day... If you were allergic to bee venom, it wouldn't be cool if you just had a few friendly bees stinging you per day. You'd still have a reaction.

[sreed11]

touche. good analogy FOG

[Force of Green]

Originally Posted by sreed11

touche. good analogy FOG

Thanks Sreed11.

[nevergoodenough]

Originally Posted by Force of Green

If you're allergic to something, it will still bloat you even if you have a mild/moderate amount. Like as far as dairy, you say you don't know if you're allergic or not, but you think it's all good because you only have a few servings per day... If you were allergic to bee venom, it wouldn't be cool if you just had a few friendly bees stinging you per day. You'd still have a reaction.

Relax there hoss, I'm just looking for some tips. I've decreased my intake to see if I notice a difference when consuming dairy or not. If I notice a considerable difference then I plan on eliminating.

[Force of Green]

Originally Posted by nevergoodenough

Relax there hoss, I'm just looking for some tips. I've decreased my intake to see if I notice a difference when consuming dairy or not. If I notice a considerable difference then I plan on eliminating.

Don't tell me to relax! I'll send a swarm of bees over to your house.

[Trauma1]

Originally Posted by Force of Green

Don't tell me to relax! I'll send a swarm of bees over to your house.

Killa beez? haha

[Force of Green]

Originally Posted by Trauma1

Killa beez? haha

You know this

[Trauma1]

Originally Posted by dadream

What does your fiber intake look like? Do you have regular BM's? It could be food allergens but i would start with slowly increasing your fiber intake, try metamucil or similar pysillium fiber product. Remeber to drink a lot of water when increasing fiber intake. Give it a try for 2 weeks and then see if it helps, usually these problems aren't cured overnight as they tend to take time. Gas is a result of foods not being properly broken down, and sitting in the gut too long, so the fiber may help push everything out quicker. Also may want to look into probiotics. Gut health is a good product but yogurt is also a great (and cheaper) alternative. Try these out for a few weeks and if no improvements it might be time to see a gastro dr. to see if it is something serious.

Well stated. When gastric transit time is increased, certain types of pathogenic bacteria are responsible for attributing to the increased gas accumualtion. This is mainly the result of byproduct from the bacteria's action on undigested food. So essentially, it's often the result of poor overall food/nutrient digestion and increased gastric transit time. This is often due to an unbalanced intestinal bacterial flora. Restoring a balance through probiotic bacteria can greatly reduce these symptoms and provide a more regular bowel movement pattern.

I agree that probiotics certainly help control many of these issues. They accomplish this mainly by restoring a balanced bacteria flora through competitive exclusion of the pathogenic bacteria. This enables for a more thorough digestion and absorbtion of nutrients. While i agree that yogurt is good, the probiotics inside(mainly of the lacto bacillus family) as destroyed by gastric acid in transit to their intestinal destination.

Gut Health utilizes a specific probiotic strain(Lacto Bacillus Casei Ke-99) for many reasons. Our probiotic formula is enteric coated which allows this beneficial probiotic bacteria to reach the small intestine intact in which it can then attach and begin to colonize. It's only after this colonization is successful that the benefits of the probiotic bacteria can truly be utilized effectively.

Very good suggestions with increasing fiber and H20 intake. Adding in a great probiotic formula like Gut Health can only provide enhanced benefits overall in helping to control symptoms of these type of issues.

[nevergoodenough]

Originally Posted by Trauma1

Well stated. When gastric transit time is increased, certain types of pathogenic bacteria are responsible for attributing to the increased gas accumualtion. This is mainly the result of byproduct from the bacteria's action on undigested food. So essentially, it's often the result of poor overall food/nutrient digestion and increased gastric transit time. This is often due to an unbalanced intestinal bacterial flora. Restoring a balance through probiotic bacteria can greatly reduce these symptoms and provide a more regular bowel movement pattern.

I agree that probiotics certainly help control many of these issues. They accomplish this mainly by restoring a balanced bacteria flora through competitive exclusion of the pathogenic bacteria. This enables for a more thorough digestion and absorbtion of nutrients. While i agree that yogurt is good, the probiotics inside(mainly of the lacto bacillus family) as destroyed by gastric acid in transit to their intestinal destination.

Gut Health utilizes a specific probiotic strain(Lacto Bacillus Casei Ke-99) for many reasons. Our probiotic formula is enteric coated which allows this beneficial probiotic bacteria to reach the small intestine intact in which it can then attach and begin to colonize. It's only after this colonization is successful that the benefits of the probiotic bacteria can truly be utilized effectively.

Very good suggestions with increasing fiber and H20 intake. Adding in a great probiotic formula like Gut Health can only provide enhanced benefits overall in helping to control symptoms of these type of issues.

I'm sold, I've been waiting to purchase it from NP until napalm is back in stock. Hopefully they'll hurry my gut is in need!

[Trauma1]

Originally Posted by nevergoodenough

I'm sold, I've been waiting to purchase it from NP until napalm is back in stock. Hopefully they'll hurry my gut is in need!

Great to hear!

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[nevergoodenough]

Well I think I have confirmed my worst fear. I had a cheat meal of pizza that had lots of mozzerella. I feel bloated my nose is stuffed up and I've got a headache. So I'm pretty sure its not just lactose intolerance, its an actual allergy. I am going to eliminate dairy from my diet. As far as protein goes will whey and or casein continue to give me problems? I ordered some