The effectiveness ratings for\u00a0WHEY PROTEIN<\/b>\u00a0are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Possibly Effective for…<\/b><\/p>\n \n Improving athletic performance<\/b>. Some clinical research shows that taking whey protein in combination with strength training increases lean body mass, strength, and muscle size.<\/li>\n Decreasing weight loss in people with HIV disease (AIDS)<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for…<\/b><\/p>\n \n Use as an alternative to milk for people with lactose intolerance<\/b>. Developing research suggests that infants who are given whey protein during the first 6 months of life have a lower risk of developing allergies (atopic disease) such as milk protein allergy.<\/li>\n Late-stage cancer<\/b>. There is some evidence that taking whey protein might help reduce tumor size in some people with cancer that has spread.<\/li>\n Asthma<\/b>.<\/li>\n High cholesterol<\/b>.<\/li>\n Obesity<\/b>.<\/li>\n Other conditions<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n More evidence is needed to rate whey protein for these uses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How does it work?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n	Whey protein is a source of protein that might improve the nutrient content of the diet. Whey protein might also have effects on the immune system.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Are there safety concerns?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n	Whey protein is\u00a0LIKELY SAFE<\/b>\u00a0for most adults when used appropriately. High doses can cause some side effects such as increased bowel movements, nausea, thirst, bloating, cramps, reduced appetite, tiredness (fatigue), and headache.<\/p>\n Special Precautions & Warnings:<\/h4>\n Pregnancy and breast-feeding<\/b>: Not enough is known about the use of whey protein during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.<\/p>\n Milk allergy<\/b>: If you are allergic to cow\u2019s milk, avoid using whey protein.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Are there any interactions with medications?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n	\n\n\n\n \n Alendronate (Fosamax)<\/h4>\n Interaction Rating =\u00a0Moderate<\/b>\u00a0Be cautious with this combination. \nTalk with your health provider.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Whey protein can decrease how much alendronate (Fosamax) the body absorbs. Taking whey protein and alendronate (Fosamax) at the same time can decrease the effectiveness of alendronate (Fosamax). Don’t take whey protein within two hours of taking alendronate (Fosamax).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n Antibiotics (Quinolone antibiotics)<\/h4>\n Interaction Rating =\u00a0Moderate<\/b>\u00a0Be cautious with this combination. \nTalk with your health provider.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Whey protein might decrease how much antibiotic the body absorbs. Taking whey protein along with some antibiotics might decrease the effectiveness of some antibiotics. To avoid this interaction take whey protein supplements at least one hour after antibiotics.<\/p>\n Some of these antibiotics that might interact with whey protein include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), enoxacin (Penetrex), norfloxacin (Chibroxin, Noroxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and grepafloxacin (Raxar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics)<\/h4>\n Interaction Rating =\u00a0Moderate<\/b>\u00a0Be cautious with this combination. \nTalk with your health provider.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Whey protein contains calcium. The calcium in whey protein can attach to tetracyclines in the stomach. This decreases the amount of tetracyclines that can be absorbed. Taking calcium with tetracyclines might decrease the effectiveness of tetracyclines. To avoid this interaction, take whey protein two hours before or four hours after taking tetracyclines.<\/p>\n Some tetracyclines include demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Minocin), and tetracycline (Achromycin).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n Levodopa<\/h4>\n Interaction Rating =\u00a0Major<\/b>\u00a0Do not take this combination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Whey protein might decrease how much levodopa the body absorbs. By decreasing how much levodopa the body absorbs, whey protein might decrease the effectiveness of levodopa. Do not take whey protein and levodopa at the same time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Are there any interactions with Herbs and Supplements?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/td>\n There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Are there interactions with Foods?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/td>\n There are no known interactions with foods.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What dose is used?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/td>\n The following doses have been studied in scientific research:<\/p>\n BY MOUTH:<\/b><\/p>\n \n For improving athletic performance: 1.2-1.5 grams\/kg of whey protein in combination with strength training for 6-10 weeks.<\/li>\n For HIV\/AIDS-related weight loss: 8.4-84 grams of whey protein per day, or 2.4 grams\/kg per day in a high-calorie formula, or 42-84 grams per day in a glutamine-enriched formula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n What other names is the product known by?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/td>\n Bovine Whey Protein Concentrate, Concentr\u00e9 de Prot\u00e9ine de Petit-Lait Bovin, Fraction de Lactos\u00e9rum, Fraction de Petit-Lait, Goat Milk Whey, Goat Whey, Isolat de Prot\u00e9ine de Lactos\u00e9rum, Isolat de Prot\u00e9ine de Petit-Lait, Lactos\u00e9rum de Lait de Ch\u00e8vre, MBP, Milk Protein, Milk Protein Isolate, Mineral Whey Concentrate, Prote\u00ednas del Suero de la Leche, Prot\u00e9ine de Lactos\u00e9rum, Prot\u00e9ine de Lait, Prot\u00e9ine de Petit-Lait, Whey, Whey Fraction, Whey Peptides, Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Whey Protein Isolate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Resources:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n Whey Protein Isolate (WPI<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \n NOW Foods Whey Protein Isolate, 100% Pure 5Lb (Packaging May Vary)<\/a> \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Carrageenan\u00a0Featured in \u201cThe GNC Gourmet:\u00a0The Fun of Multipurpose Ingredients\u201c The 4 Hour Chef\u00a0\u2013 \u201cThe Scientist\u201d   Consumer Information and Education Provided by www.4hourlife.coml Based on Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database WHEY PROTEIN What is it? 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