Bad to mix protein and fiber?

[WelterWeight170]

Is it a bad idea to mix a fiber supplement with a protein (whey + casein mix) shake?

I have usually just been blending them together, but I'm wondering if taking the fiber with the protein somehow hinders the uptake of the protein?

Should I be taking the fiber at a different time of the day and not with the protein? I usually take 3 servings of protein. The first is mid morning, the second is mid afternoon, and the third is post workout usually around 8pm. I only take the fiber once a day at it's always with the first protein shake.

Thanks

 

[Chillen]

Is it a bad idea to mix a fiber supplement with a protein (whey + casein mix) shake?

I have usually just been blending them together, but I'm wondering if taking the fiber with the protein somehow hinders the uptake of the protein?

Should I be taking the fiber at a different time of the day and not with the protein? I usually take 3 servings of protein. The first is mid morning, the second is mid afternoon, and the third is post workout usually around 8pm. I only take the fiber once a day at it's always with the first protein shake.

Thanks

You will be fine mixing your fiber with your protein shake. If your taking a fiber supplement for the first time, you may experience some gas at first, but it "usually" will subside in a day or so once your body gets used to the new element in your diet. Have you decided on how many grams of fiber to take?


Best wishes


Chillen

 

[i_love_muscle]

Try this out:

http://training.fitness.com/healthy-recipes/healthiest-protein-shake-ever-36545.html

Best protein shake ever. And Limestix has added fibre to it.

 

[WelterWeight170]

Have you decided on how many grams of fiber to take?

Actually, it's just Metamucil physillium fiber powder. I think there are about 5 grams of fiber in one serving. I've been taking it for a little over a year now.

Can you recommend a better fiber supplement to take?

 

[yi5hedr3]

It does not prevent protein absorption, but will slow it down. For that reason I would not mix fiber into the protein right after a workout. Bedtime might be ideal, as you want a slower absorption while you sleep anyway.