Protein drinks for celiacs

[LovintheGFlife]

Is it advisable, recommended, or even safe for celiacs to consume protein enriched drinks and powders such as 'Ensure', 'Boost', etc.? Most of these drinks are labeled "Gluten Free".

[Scott Adams]

Unless you have other food intolerance or allergy issues with the other ingredients, I don't see why using these would cause people with celiac disease any issues. Be sure they are labelled "gluten-free" of course...

[Mohan]

I’ve tried them.  I think I have a reaction to the sugars in them though.  

[knitty kitty]

You may want to avoid those protein drinks that include dairy products.  Some Celiacs have problems with dairy.

 

[LovintheGFlife]

  On 1/8/2022 at 4:56 AM, knitty kitty said:

You may want to avoid those protein drinks that include dairy products.  Some Celiacs have problems with dairy.

 

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@knitty kittyI have been using them occasionally for the last few months. I noticed that every time I drink them I have slight bloating and gas for the rest of that day. On days that I avoid them, there is no flatulence. Other than these drinks I do not consume any dairy products. So, I think it's obvious the milk in these drinks may be the cause of the unwelcome symptoms.

[knitty kitty]

@LovintheGFlife,

Damaged villi in the small intestine can't make lactase, an enzyme that digests lactose (the sugar in dairy), so the bacteria further along in our digestive tract have a field day feeding on the lactose and making lots of gas.  Nasty little partiers.  

Once healed, the villi may continue making the enzyme lactase.  Some people are genetically predisposed to quit producing lactase as they age.  

Hope this helps! 

Give an upvote if so.  Thanks!

Edited January 11, 2022 by knitty kitty
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