What is it about protein shakes that tend to leave you so full of gas? We might not want to talk about it, but most of us have definitely experienced it, and as much as many of us would like to incorporate high amounts of protein into our diets we can’t deny that some of the end results can leave us questioning what’s going on in our guts. On today’s mini-sode, I address some of the most fundamental questions surrounding this topic, like: How is gas created in the gut? What are the gasses that get created in our gut? And how do our bodies actually digest protein? Lastly, I help us get to the point of what is actually causing the digestive issues associated with a high protein diet, as well as what we can do to support our guts while still trying to eat healthy.
Timestamps
How does gas get created in the gut? (2:22)
What are the gasses in our gut? (4:19)
How is protein actually digested? (5:23)
So what is actually causing these digestive issues? (8:18)
What can we do to support ourselves when having high gas from high protein? (10:45)
Studies and Products Mentioned
If you’re interested in learning more about high protein diets and the gut, check out my Blog Post on the same topic!
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