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Bloating, Cramps & IBS? Here's What Your Protein Powder Could Be Doing You've done everything right. You're eating carefully, avoiding your known triggers, managing stress. And then you have a protein shake and within an hour your stomach is in knots. Sound familiar? If you have IBS and you're using a protein powder, there's a good chance the powder itself is making your symptoms worse — and the worst part is that most people never connect the two. They assume it's something they ate at lunch, or stress, or a flare they can't explain. The protein powder doesn't even cross...

What Protein Powder can I use for a Low FODMAP Diet? Firstly let’s define what FODMAP stands for. The low FODMAP diet was developed by Monash University researchers to provide relief from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The diet is a scientifically proven one.  

FODMAPs are a group of fermentable carbs that aggravate gut symptoms in sensitive people. They are found in a wide range of foods. Removing these foods from your diet will require planning and there are lots of resources out there to help.