Is it Safe to Take Whey Protein?

[Warfarinking]

I would like to start taking Whey Protein as a replacement meal and I seen that there is no Vitamin K in any of the protein but I read somewhere about them having some sort of soy that may interact with the Warfarin or Metropolol I'm taking...can anyone give me the green light on this? I also seen that I should use this "Naturade Whey is 100% whey protein" since it doesn't contain any type of soy product. I'm very miss informed!

Thanks!

 

[Paleowoman]

I can't help with the warfarin side of this, but I take Whey Protein Isolate - it has no soy in it and is the best kind of whey to take.

 

[camgough]

I also take a Whey isolate protein shake. I am not on any meds, so again I am not help. I also take a post workout drink which I feel helps me after a good workout. Both made by Allmax Nutrition. Whey isoflex protein, and Krush Loaded for after workout.

 

[KristyW]

Warfarinking,

I'll just repeat our mantra. Sure! Take it, but take it consistently AND check your INR about 3-4 days after starting the Whey Protein and again about a week later just to see how it affects you.

 

[Protimenow]

Actually, the whey protein may show changes in INR within a day or so -- some materials get very rapid response. (For example, if you have a lot of greens, your INR can change in a day or so) It's warfarin that takes 3 or 4 days to show results.
Whey protein is derived from milk -- I don't know of pure whey having any impact on INR -- but Kristy's advice is right on -- be consistent with your use of whey, test your blood and adjust the dose of warfarin to your diet - not the other way around.