Which of these supps is causing HORRENDOUS gas?

[Quil]

Just started taking Melting Point, Sesaglow, cAmphibolic, Restore, and also Potassium. The flatulence is out of control here...

[PumpingIron]

What's you protein intake like?

Also, I'm taking a probiotic from dsade and it's really helping my gas problems. I'm going to post a review after I've been using it for a while, but in the first week it has helped a ton.

[bLacKjAck.]

I bet money its your whey.

[Grunt76]

I bet all my money you are using whey CONCENTRATE instead of isolate.

[East1600Plus]

incease in protein intake i know when i first starting to jack up my protein i got real bad gas

[dlew308]

at least people will stay clear of you

[Pioneer]

hahaha this is hilarious.

it could be any of them, unless youve taken all of them separately at one point in time.

but id also put my money on the whey.

[MiKeY ReSp]

Like everyone has already mentioned, it's probably your whey protein or your increased protein intake.

I know when I eat a large amount of eggwhites throughout the day it also gives me pretty bad gas. How many eggs are you consuming throughout the day?

[Quil]

Protein intake hasn't really changed much...it stays between 275-300g. My whey is Cytosport Complete Whey; other protein sources are chicken, lean steak, some fish. My diet has pretty much been the same for about 6 weeks now, but the gas has really stepped it up a notch since I added in the new supps. I mean, I fart like every 5-10 minutes, no exaggeration, and it's enough to clear the room.

[poison]

camphibolic = forskholin

That's my bet.

[washingtonirvin]

I have more experience with this than I wish I had. Digestive upset need not be a result of a change in your diet. It could also be a result of your body slowly becoming intolerant to a food or supplement.

One candidate is magnesium. I can't take the stuff orally. It is marketed as "milk of magnesia" for laxative purposes. It's just as laxative in supplements, though the doses may be lower.

More likely, perhaps, your body isn't so fond of whey supplements. I have pretty bad intolerance of milk products, though a little half and half in my tea doesn't seem to hurt. But I stay away from whey powders because they wreck me. On the other hand, I love eggs and they love me. Go figure.

As far as protein supplements go, the Vitamin Shoppe (sorry to name my source, please don't ban me!) sells a fantastic supplement called Amino Complex 1500mg. I take 15 of the pills once or twice a day. Take them with something sweet or they won't go down.

You should also consider digestive aids such as enzymes, activated charcoal, and especially probiotics. Garden of Life's Primal Defense is perhaps the best probiotic on the market.

I think the worst idea is for you to laugh this off. Digestive disorders can mess up your life in a big way. If you can't fix this in two weeks, see a doctor. Mention it to your doctor regardless the next time you have an appointment.

Good luck!

[Big BAMA]

I say it's your whey. I know when I switch I crop dust for at least a week. Also Stay away from open flames.

[Quil]

That's the thing, I didn't switch. I've been using Cytosport for almost a year now.

Guess I'll just pick up some Gas-X or something

[DeerDeer]

Why are you supplementing your potassium??

Just started taking Melting Point, Sesaglow, cAmphibolic, Restore, and also Potassium. The flatulence is out of control here...

[Grunt76]

Why are you supplementing your potassium??

Because he's on MP?

And why *NOT* supplement potassium?

[DeerDeer]

Do you know the dangers associated with hyperkalemia?

Do you know how much potassium we already get in our diet? In whey supplements?

Hyperkalemia can be FATAL.

Because he's on MP?

And why *NOT* supplement potassium?

[Grunt76]

Do you know the dangers associated with hyperkalemia?

Do you know how much potassium we already get in our diet? In whey supplements?

Hyperkalemia can be FATAL.

ROFL LMAO Dude, relax.

Do you have ANY idea how much potassium is needed to get into hyperkalemia? Do you have any idea how much potassium is needed for FATAL hyperkalemia? Do you have any idea how medium hyperkalemia FEELS?

Bottom line, anyone who endangers his life with potassium is TRYING TO DO IT.

[Squeaks4ver]

mental note.. avoid standing behind Quil at the gym ....

[Quil]

mental note.. avoid standing behind Quil at the gym ....

Yeah, my lifting partner HATES me right now. As does my wife...can you say "Dutch Oven"? LOL.

I am supplementing with Potassium because of the MP, at the advice of Dr D and others on this board. So far I'm at 900mg/day, well within the safe-zone of potassium supplementation. Good lookin out though.

[DeerDeer]

I guess I came off a bit harsh LOL Not my intention bro!

In all seriousness it is actually pretty easy to cause hyperkalmeia - especially given the supps he is already taking. With an elevated BUN/Cr which is commonly seen in body builders as well as elevated cpk from the continuous muscle tissue breakdown it is pretty easy. 40-80 meq additonal potassium every day in this setting can lead to hyperkalemia quite eaily.

I don't recommend extra potassium beyond that which one can obtain from one's diet and whey.

No one can feel mild or even moderate hyperkalemia, very few ever even feel severe hyperkalemia, that is why it is to be taken seriously!

Cheers!

ROFL LMAO Dude, relax.

Do you have ANY idea how much potassium is needed to get into hyperkalemia? Do you have any idea how much potassium is needed for FATAL hyperkalemia? Do you have any idea how medium hyperkalemia FEELS?

Bottom line, anyone who endangers his life with potassium is TRYING TO DO IT.