Is Pea Protein Safe for Sensitive Stomachs?
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Is Pea Protein Safe for Sensitive Stomachs?

by BODY COMPLETE RX

It's Normal To Have A Sensitive Stomach

Most Americans have a sensitive stomach; in fact, 60 to 70 million of us are affected by digestive diseases. Out of the 25 to 45 million Americans who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), 2 out of 3 are women. The digestive disorder called Crohn’s Disease affects some 780,000 Americans. 

 

Beyond these serious conditions; 74% of us, regularly experience bloating, uncomfortable gas, and diarrhea.

 

All of this data all points to one thing, most people have an unhealthy gut microbiome. 

 

For those of us with digestive issues, certain foods are triggering. An uncomfortable bout of gas can be brought on by eating foods like beans, cabbage, or onions. Other foods might cause bloating and be uncomfortably difficult to digest, like peas.

 

If you avoid peas for the aforementioned reason you’ll be surprised to know Pea Protein affects sensitive stomachs differently.

 

Don't Worry, Pea Protein Won't Give You Gas  

 

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Pea Protein was shown in The Journal of Nutrition*, “to have good digestibility in humans.” And as it happens, pea protein is easier to digest than your favorite corn-based breakfast cereal

 

Plant-based supplements, like pea protein powder, separate the proteins from the peas. By isolating the protein, from the legumes fibrous content, it drastically reduces the risk of digestive problems.

 

Digestive issues are commonly caused by the raffinose and fiber content found in whole peas:

"Beans (legumes, including peas)contain high amounts of a complex sugar called raffinose, which the body has trouble breaking down. Beans are also rich in fiber, and a high intake of fiber can increase gassiness."Medical News Today

 

In short, pea protein isolate won't upset a sensitive stomach like legumes are famously known to do.

 

Actually, by making the switch to pea protein from an animal protein powder you’ll help heal your sensitive gut. 

 

Medical News Today says, If your diet regularly includes meat, dairy, and an animal-based protein supplement, like whey protein, you may be causing adverse changes to your gut microbiome.

 

Medical News Today’s research found that people who consume a lot of animal protein are more likely to suffer from poor gut health and digestive conditions. 

 

Including a plant-based protein powder, like Body Complete Rx’s Slim ER Meal Replacement Shake, is a good opportunity to improve your gut health.

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Nicolas Gausserès, Sylvain Mahé, Robert Benamouzig, Catherine Luengo, Francoise Ferriere, Jacques Rautureau, Daniel Tomé, [15N]-Labeled Pea Flour Protein Nitrogen Exhibits Good Ileal Digestibility and Postprandial Retention in Humans, 

The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 127, Issue 6, June 1997, Pages 1160–1165, 

https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/127.6.1160