Comments on: Does Whey Protein Powder Cause Gout? http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/ A place where beginner, amateur, and experienced athletes can maximize their physical potential. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lisa McDowell http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-63293 Lisa McDowell Sat, 14 May 2011 06:12:49 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-63293 Having a gout could be really be painful. I may not be a gout sufferer, but reading your article, It’s almost like I can feel the pain as those who have gout. Having a gout could be really be painful. I may not be a gout sufferer, but reading your article, It’s almost like I can feel the pain as those who have gout.
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]]> By: Goutsuffererfor20years http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-47062 Goutsuffererfor20years Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:46:02 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-47062 I have been suffering from gout for 20 years now. It started when I was 15 and am now 35. I've had it everywhere from my toes, middle of my foot (yes, there's a joint there), ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and fingers. I've tried everything from cherry juice, Allopurinol, Colchicine, Uloric, and Prednisone (I refuse to take this now, it's an awful, awful, drug). I went from 155 to 240 pounds while taking this drug and it just made me fat and miserable and on top of that made my gout worse due to the weight gain. I have found water is really the key to controlling the gout. I started drinking about a gallon and a half of water a day and haven't had a flair up in 3 months which is a long time in my case. I've also started exercising and eating lots of fruits and vegetables. I eat one chicken breast a day to get my protein and also use the whey protein powder in my smoothies in the morning. But I think the key is really the water; just don't drink too much or it can be harmful to you, although I'm not sure how much is too much. Hope this helps anyone with this awful disease. I have been suffering from gout for 20 years now. It started when I was 15 and am now 35. I’ve had it everywhere from my toes, middle of my foot (yes, there’s a joint there), ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and fingers. I’ve tried everything from cherry juice, Allopurinol, Colchicine, Uloric, and Prednisone (I refuse to take this now, it’s an awful, awful, drug). I went from 155 to 240 pounds while taking this drug and it just made me fat and miserable and on top of that made my gout worse due to the weight gain.

I have found water is really the key to controlling the gout. I started drinking about a gallon and a half of water a day and haven’t had a flair up in 3 months which is a long time in my case. I’ve also started exercising and eating lots of fruits and vegetables. I eat one chicken breast a day to get my protein and also use the whey protein powder in my smoothies in the morning. But I think the key is really the water; just don’t drink too much or it can be harmful to you, although I’m not sure how much is too much.

Hope this helps anyone with this awful disease.

]]> By: JP http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-28372 JP Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:05:47 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-28372 Sorry, You are mistaken Dairy products can set off Gout. I have been dealing with gout for years. If I eat cottage cheese or any other dairy product that concentrated in whey. My gout will set off in 4-5 hours. Go easy on dairy if you have gout Sorry, You are mistaken Dairy products can set off Gout.
I have been dealing with gout for years.
If I eat cottage cheese or any other dairy product that concentrated in whey. My gout will set off in 4-5 hours.

Go easy on dairy if you have gout

]]> By: Gicht http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-14816 Gicht Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:45:02 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-14816 Gout arthritis without a doubt is an unpleasant sickness, my own nephew has been suffering from the illness for several years already. It is terrible, seeing a loved family member and friend experience gout attacks so frequently. Following a recommended eating plan with the goal of prevention and making use of proper medications and treatments is something I believe to be a necessity. I would encourage any one who is now noticing early indications of arthritis to by all means be concerned. Better speak with a physician better sooner than later and adapt your diet regime to prevent the outbreak of the disease. It is definitely no fun! Try to look for sensible treatment possibilites and steer clear of meals containing too much purine, asparagus and so forth for prevention! Gout arthritis without a doubt is an unpleasant sickness, my own nephew has been suffering from the illness for several years already. It is terrible, seeing a loved family member and friend experience gout attacks so frequently. Following a recommended eating plan with the goal of prevention and making use of proper medications and treatments is something I believe to be a necessity. I would encourage any one who is now noticing early indications of arthritis to by all means be concerned. Better speak with a physician better sooner than later and adapt your diet regime to prevent the outbreak of the disease. It is definitely no fun! Try to look for sensible treatment possibilites and steer clear of meals containing too much purine, asparagus and so forth for prevention!

]]> By: GichtBehandLung http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-14054 GichtBehandLung Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:50:09 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-14054 Gout arthritis undoubtedly is a horrid illness, my own grand daddy is having difficulties with it for quite a few years now. It puts a lot of stress on me, seeing a much loved relative suffer from intense joint pain on a regular basis. Sticking with an appropriate diet for prevention and making use of the most effective treatment methods is in my opinion imperative. I highly recommend anyone who is presently noticing primary clues of gout arthritis to by any means be concerned. Better speak with a health care professional as soon as possible and adjust your nutrition to prevent the outbreak of the illness. It is definitely no fun, thats for sure! Search good treatment possibilites and stay away from purine rich meals, asparagus and so forth as a prophylactic measure! Gout arthritis undoubtedly is a horrid illness, my own grand daddy is having difficulties with it for quite a few years now. It puts a lot of stress on me, seeing a much loved relative suffer from intense joint pain on a regular basis. Sticking with an appropriate diet for prevention and making use of the most effective treatment methods is in my opinion imperative. I highly recommend anyone who is presently noticing primary clues of gout arthritis to by any means be concerned. Better speak with a health care professional as soon as possible and adjust your nutrition to prevent the outbreak of the illness. It is definitely no fun, thats for sure! Search good treatment possibilites and stay away from purine rich meals, asparagus and so forth as a prophylactic measure!

]]> By: Gicht http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-12247 Gicht Fri, 28 May 2010 04:35:31 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-12247 Gout arthritis unquestionably is an awful health problem, my own nephew has been having difficulties with the disease for ages already. It is quite nerve-racking to me, watching an important family member suffer from a sudden gout attack often. Adhering to a suited diet plan for prevention and making use of proper medications and treatments is essential. I would recommend anybody who is already noticing the first indications of hyperuricemia to by all means be concerned. Better speak with a medical professional as soon as possible and correct your eating plan to prevent the outbreak of the condition. It is anything but fun, really. Search effective therapies and steer clear of meals with a lot of purine, alcohol etc for prophylaxis. Gout arthritis unquestionably is an awful health problem, my own nephew has been having difficulties with the disease for ages already. It is quite nerve-racking to me, watching an important family member suffer from a sudden gout attack often. Adhering to a suited diet plan for prevention and making use of proper medications and treatments is essential. I would recommend anybody who is already noticing the first indications of hyperuricemia to by all means be concerned. Better speak with a medical professional as soon as possible and correct your eating plan to prevent the outbreak of the condition. It is anything but fun, really. Search effective therapies and steer clear of meals with a lot of purine, alcohol etc for prophylaxis.

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-11868 Steve Thu, 20 May 2010 01:37:01 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-11868 I guess it could be the chicken, but I'm not entirely sure. Whey protein should be fine for you. I guess it could be the chicken, but I’m not entirely sure. Whey protein should be fine for you.

]]> By: Calvin http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-11629 Calvin Sat, 15 May 2010 22:40:04 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-11629 Thank You for this great article! It has helped me but I have some issues of my own: Here is my short story: I've had gout for 3 years from age 20. I have learned to control the gout about 80-90% through natural whole foods diet and restricting those bad gout foods. In the past week I started a low carb high protein diet for 4-5 days a week and have noticed discomfort in left toe gout area on a consistent basis. Of course, I increased my water intake to try and balance it all out and I am doing a decent job on it. I avoided high purine foods to get my protein sources for the most part, eating cheeses, soy protein powder and whey protein powder, egg whites. I also eat 1/3 of a chicken breast grilled about 3 days this week but I know portions of chicken breast like that does not trigger gout like this so I'm very curious what it is coming from. If this article is correct, and I do believe the author did his necessary research then the soy protein along with the aged cheeses I've been eating (low fat swiss, the other is low fat string mozarella cheese) plus the soy protein powder and chicken breast built up the bad purines that I do not want? I want to continue my diet at least for 6 weeks so I can see results but I don't know how long I can keep this up before my gout tells me to stop, and believe me...gout always wins the battle. A little about myself weight: 162 height: 6gt body fat: 15% amount of protein consumed daily: 120-160, I should be getting 138+ I guess from now I can just stick to whey protein, is whey isolate ok? Thank You for this great article! It has helped me but I have some issues of my own:

Here is my short story:

I’ve had gout for 3 years from age 20. I have learned to control the gout about 80-90% through natural whole foods diet and restricting those bad gout foods. In the past week I started a low carb high protein diet for 4-5 days a week and have noticed discomfort in left toe gout area on a consistent basis. Of course, I increased my water intake to try and balance it all out and I am doing a decent job on it. I avoided high purine foods to get my protein sources for the most part, eating cheeses, soy protein powder and whey protein powder, egg whites. I also eat 1/3 of a chicken breast grilled about 3 days this week but I know portions of chicken breast like that does not trigger gout like this so I’m very curious what it is coming from. If this article is correct, and I do believe the author did his necessary research then the soy protein along with the aged cheeses I’ve been eating (low fat swiss, the other is low fat string mozarella cheese) plus the soy protein powder and chicken breast built up the bad purines that I do not want?

I want to continue my diet at least for 6 weeks so I can see results but I don’t know how long I can keep this up before my gout tells me to stop, and believe me…gout always wins the battle.

A little about myself
weight: 162
height: 6gt
body fat: 15%
amount of protein consumed daily: 120-160, I should be getting 138+

I guess from now I can just stick to whey protein, is whey isolate ok?

]]> By: Arkava http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-9108 Arkava Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:19:17 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-9108 Kudos on a great article Steve. Speaking from personal experience, eating clean and exercising and losing that ungainly tire helped my uric acid numbers go down. i did avoid read meat (and simple carbs). and Whey really helps!! Kudos on a great article Steve. Speaking from personal experience, eating clean and exercising and losing that ungainly tire helped my uric acid numbers go down. i did avoid read meat (and simple carbs). and Whey really helps!!

]]> By: Matt http://www.projectswole.com/medical/does-whey-protein-powder-cause-gout/comment-page-1/#comment-8034 Matt Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:33:36 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=3602#comment-8034 Interesting article. Some of that would have been very helpful to know a few years back when my mother had extremely bad gout. Great article as usual. Interesting article. Some of that would have been very helpful to know a few years back when my mother had extremely bad gout. Great article as usual.

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