Protein Shots! No Not The Painful Kind!

[barebones 28]

Hi everyone, I have found something on line that I saw mentioned a couple of times on these boards. They are called Sunkist Protein Shots. These little gems are packed with 42 grams of Protein. It takes about 3 swallows to get down and it's not terrible, not good, but not awful!! They are gonna be my lifesavers.

[Ellie_Grace 271]

I would read those ingredients very carefully as most if not all of those Protein Shots are not the right kind of Protein and our body can not even digest them, so basically it is a waste of money and effort and you are not getting in your protein. Read through some of the boards as this has been explained a couple of times before you spend any more money on these.

[Stacey Dayonne 69]

Greek yogurt and shakes work well. It is a struggle but so worth it

[DLCoggin 1,788]

Here's a quote from my post that I did yesterday:

One word of caution - stay away from the Protein "bullets" and "shots" that you will see in stores and read about online. If you look closely at their ingredient list, you will see that they are made with collagen Protein. These products are attractive to bypass patients because they contain very large amounts of protein in very small volumes - usually 3 to 4 ounces. The problem is that collagen protein is an incomplete protein (meaning that it is missing one or more of the nine essential amino acids that your body requires and cannot manufacture) and more importantly, collagen has a PDCAAS digestibility score of 0.08. All the protein in the world is useless if your body cannot digest it.

If you see "collagen" (or any derivative of it like "collagenic") in the ingredient list, it is not quality protein.

[babysteps 48]

Here's a quote from my post that I did yesterday:

One word of caution - stay away from the Protein "bullets" and "shots" that you will see in stores and read about online. If you look closely at their ingredient list' date=' you will see that they are made with collagen Protein. These products are attractive to bypass patients because they contain very large amounts of protein in very small volumes - usually 3 to 4 ounces. The problem is that collagen protein is an incomplete protein (meaning that it is missing one or more of the nine essential amino acids that your body requires and cannot manufacture) and more importantly, collagen has a PDCAAS digestibility score of 0.08. All the protein in the world is useless if your body cannot digest it.

If you see "collagen" (or any derivative of it like "collagenic") in the ingredient list, it is not quality protein.[/quote']

You just made me sad but very informed so happy again I love your posts Ty for always taking the time to help

[working4shoes 55]

I found one and it is 15 grams of Protein for 1 oz. it's called pro-stat64. It's sugar free and I think it is not the Colegen protein as DLC spoke about. It doesn't taste great but for 1ounce it will do.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I found one and it is 15 grams of Protein for 1 oz. it's called pro-stat64. It's sugar free and I think it is not the Colegen Protein as DLC spoke about. It doesn't taste great but for 1ounce it will do.

I am truly sorry guys but anything that has 15g of protein per ounce - should raise a flag and this one is no exception. The ingredient list on Pro-Stat64 reads:

"Hydrolyzed Kosher Collagen Protein, Purified Water, Citric Acid, Natural Cherry Flavor, Glycerin, L-Tryptophan, Sodium Benzoate, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phosphate, Sucralose. May Contain Neotame or Acesulfame-K."

I copied this directly from the description at:

http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/Pro-Stat-64?skuId=367346

Hydrolyzed Proteins are usually produced by heating with acid or sometimes by treating the protein with proteolytic enzymes which is then followed with additional purification and filtration. Any protein can likely be hydrolyzed but whey and collagen seem to be the most common. There is some evidence that this processing results in a loss of nutrients and probably reduces the quality of the protein. They also are prone to have a bitter taste. Hydrolyzed whey protein is not recommended for bypass patients. Collagen protein is not recommended for anyone that I'm aware of.

[Panda 354]

Yeah I believe the Protein should read from "whey Protein isolate" or just "whey" and have a PDCAA score of at least 1. Their is a shot that we can do and it called HORMEL HEALTHY SHOT HIGH PROTEIN DOUBLE... it's 2.5 ounces and can be purchased at www.homecarenutrition.com....it comes in peach. I had a sample right after I got out of hospital but never purchased any.

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[mamalovesfootball 13]

I would read those ingredients very carefully as most if not all of those Protein shots are not the right kind of Protein and our body can not even digest them' date=' so basically it is a waste of money and effort and you are not getting in your protein. Read through some of the boards as this has been explained a couple of times before you spend any more money on these.[/quote']

She's right. Our bodies don't absorb that type of protein, I think it's collagen

[working4shoes 55]

I am truly sorry guys but anything that has 15g of Protein per ounce - should raise a flag and this one is no exception. The ingredient list on Pro-Stat64 reads:

"Hydrolyzed Kosher collagen Protein' date=' Purified Water, Citric Acid, Natural Cherry Flavor, Glycerin, L-Tryptophan, Sodium Benzoate, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phosphate, Sucralose. May Contain Neotame or Acesulfame-K."

I copied this directly from the description at:

http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/Pro-Stat-64?skuId=367346

Hydrolyzed Proteins are usually produced by heating with acid or sometimes by treating the Protein with proteolytic enzymes which is then followed with additional purification and filtration. Any protein can likely be hydrolyzed but whey and collagen seem to be the most common. There is some evidence that this processing results in a loss of nutrients and probably reduces the quality of the protein. They also are prone to have a bitter taste. Hydrolyzed whey protein is not recommended for bypass patients. Collagen protein is not recommended for anyone that I'm aware of.

Thanks DLC for the info. I guess I never read it lol. It does have a bitter taste.

[georgiagirl 34]

I got a protien supplement from my dr called protienex it nasty but 18 gr protien in 2 table spoons. It's anamail collegyn but pre digested so we can absorbe it atleast that's what he said. You can buy it on line. I got grape but it comes in different flavors.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

How does the saying go? If it seems too good to be true it probably is. That's what these shots or bullets are. I've yet to hear of one that has the correct kind of Protein. Definitely stay away from them.

Besides...the Fluid you mix in with your Protein powders does help towards your fluid goals for the day.

[shrinkingDEE 60]

A nutritionist from my job got me Yes whey, a Protein shot made from whey isolate Protein only and it's 25g of protein per tube and it's only 2.9 oz.

I'm going to give it a try and I'll update you guys with the taste opinion.

This is pretty new and it's available from a pretty reliable source. Bariatricadvantage.com.

Cheers!

[Wps2 57]

A nutritionist from my job got me Yes Whey' date=' a Protein shot made from whey isolate Protein only and it's 25g of protein per tube and it's only 2.9 oz.

I'm going to give it a try and I'll update you guys with the taste opinion.

This is pretty new and it's available from a pretty reliable source. Bariatricadvantage.com.

Cheers![/quote']

I need to try these. I can't really tolerate shakes...

[chaotica 96]

I need to try these. I can't really tolerate shakes...

I have been so bad about my protien since I came home. I'm four months out on the 25th. I can't drink any of those shakes. It's not just about taste. It's the texture, that thick frothy and gritty foam it turns into makes me sick just looking at it. And the vanilla ones are GROSS!!! I wish like hell there was a chewable protien tab. Imagine the money they could make on that! I tried one of those bullets, and it said fuzzy peach on it, so why when I opened it and took a sip, did I drive the rest of the way home wishing I didn't? That thing tasted and smelled like a barn!!! I'll keep eating my soy Beans out of the pods with a bit of sea salt. Not too costly, and pretty yummy!!