PEA PROTEIN POWDER…NOT MUSHED PEAS!
Q. I have had several rounds of chemo. (cancer) and am doing pretty good. I’m loosing weight but dr. keeps telling me I need to gain a few pounds My appetite sucks and nothing tastes as good as it used to. I would like to take a protein powder. Any suggestions?
Yvonne R.
A. The residual effects of chemotherapy can be tough to live with. Weight loss during chemo. due to food deprivation is not unusual. I have two recommendations based on customers (chemo. patients) who were sent to us by their doctors for these specific products:
1. PEA PROTEIN…This form of protein powder is emerging as an excellent source of highly absorbable, hypo-allergenic protein. Get mushed peas out of your mind. Pea protein powder is nearly tasteless, mixes well and has a PER (Protein Efficiency Ratio) nearly as high as whey (dairy) protein.
2. B VITAMIN-COMPLEX…Chemotherapy quickly robs the body of these water-soluble nutrients. Loss of B-vites. can cause loss of appetite and in-ability to taste food (nerve damage). Since B-vites. are synergistic (they all need each other to work) a B-Complex is your best bet. I would recommend taking an extra pill of B-12 (5000 mcg. methyl-cobalamin) along with the complex. These products can be found at most health food stores.
AMV
*Health Disclaimer: This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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