Posted by Mickapoo on November 24, 2008, at 14:50:59
In reply to Re: Protein powder=OK, posted by JadeKelly on November 24, 2008, at 12:33:42
> > argh, PROTEIN POWDER IS FINE.
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> Why the "argh"?
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> I just re-checked the protien powder we have. Whey protein powder (at least some) have soybean in them.
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> Many protien powders get their protien from Soy.
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> We are not allowed to have soy with MAOI's.
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> Therefore, many protien powders are NOT fine. Maybe some are.
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> It has tyrosine in it. Tyrosine is NOT tyramine. Tyrosine is a common amino acid. Tyramine is what causes hypertensive crises.
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> If I was misinformed here, I'm sorry. I thought from PDoc that Tyramine AND tyrosine were off limits when listed in ingredients.
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> It occurs in fermented foods. Whey or egg or whatever is not a fermented food. And don't eat soy protein, it tastes like plaster of paris.
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> > -d/r
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> ~Jade
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>Where did you read that any type of soy is off limits? I've only read to avoid soy sauce and I believe soy beans, but not plain soy. My protein powder has soy in it and I've never had a problem. I believe I posted here before about it and someone said it's "soy sauce" to be avoided, not absolutely all products containing soy.
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