I've been taking gnc whey protein for the past year to get bigger when lifting. I just bought a new chocolate package and started taking it a couple days ago. I just noticed that there is white powder mixed in with the chocolate powder. The white powder is harder and doesn't mix with the water so i doubt it's another kind of protein powder mixed in. They are actually kind of little hard beads so it easy to make them out from the chocolate powder. Anyone have any idea of what it is? I have been taking it for about a week and haven't died yet so i doubt it's anthrax. But i don't know what it is and it hasn't been in any of my other protein mixes before. Just wondering if any of yall had any ideas of what it is or what i should do besides to stop taking it.
Those beads are cholesterol from the animal protein. They are no big deal....just there to clog up your heart and raise your risk of heart disease. No...I dunno...I have had whey powder before but don't seem to recall beads. You using a blender or a spoon? I like the taste of soy protein better than whey.....way....yay. It doesn't mix with water? What about milk? What do they want you to do...snort the stuff? Check the expiration date....I dunno. I'm interested in knowing what it is....could it be added glutamine? Surf
Those beads, they sound like dessicants. You aren't eating those, are you? They're supposed to keep things dry by sucking up all the moisture.
i don't think he means dessicants... those powders have additives and things... it's probably something natural, if you open up a package of hot chocolate there are also white specks and things.. maybe it's some sort of preservative or a supplement... I would call and ask GNC. rH
OK... I've talked to a friend who's in the supplements business, he said it could be micro-crystalline calcium, or a calcium type deposit.. if it doesn't blend or break down with the rest of the mix, you might want to return the product for another? You may also want to try a more natural substance. I know GNC uses preservatives and additives. rH
