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A member asked:

Does whey protein powder contain a lot of lactose? i'm intolerant.

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No: Whey protein should have no lactose. Check the label before you buy.

Answered 3/21/2013

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In terms of protein powder for protein drinks, what is the best absorbed type? I'm thinking of trying whey protein.

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I'm trying to gain weight so i bought pure protein whey. I weigh 80 pounds and i'm 5 ft 3 female i want to weight 110. Will this protein powder help?

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Im 34 yrs female,I train 5 to 6 days at gym with heavy weights,I take 2 scoops of protein powder (whey&whey isolate&other chemicals),1 after the training&1at night for months now as I need 212 grams of protein daily.what are the side effects?

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Hello! Could you guys please give me a few safe options for whey protein powder brands that you use personally or would use. Im going to start incorporating them after the gym, but I want to make sure Im not buying ones with bad/harmful ingredients?

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I'm on a diet containing soy protein(Cambridge diet). Is it save for me if I take whey protein I have no allergic to dairy products . thank you in ad?

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