# Dairy(Whey) Reactions

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dairy-whey-reactions/652>\
**Category:** Nutrition Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [January 2, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dairy-whey-reactions/652 "2018-01-02T17:14:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Fosterions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b3f665/32.png) [@Fosterions](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Fosterions)\
**Post date:** [January 2, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dairy-whey-reactions/652/1 "2018-01-02T17:14:06Z")

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When I consume whey I break out in large, sore and deep acne around my mouth but specifically on my chin. I have tried several brands of blended and isolated, New Zealand etc. If I have other dairy, cheeses, milks and so on I will break out though not as bad as the amount tends to be smaller. I have consistently observed this over the last two years. Whey, because of dose?, seems to cause the worst. And also probably because it’s cumulative. When I stop taking whey and cut out all dairy the acne begins to clear within three days. As long as I keep the dairy low in my diet my skin is fairly clear.

Because I have trouble getting enough protein in me through food I have resorted to veggie proteins. Until today. I nearly vomited in the sink trying to have a “shake”. They’re the most disgusting things ever. To me, just revolting. Texture, flavour…everything. They’re wrong. I’ve tried several brands. All overpriced and gross. I can’t do them anymore.

What I am looking for is suggestions of two types, the first is, any thoughts on the dairy sensitivity? The second, any suggestions on a decent protein source that shares the convenience, or close, to whey? Frustrated because I recall Jordan stating the superiority of whey over other proteins and I can certainly vouch for that in terms of flavour…

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dairy-whey-reactions/652/2 "2018-01-03T17:07:26Z")

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Foster,

I would try a beef or egg protein supplement in this case if you have to have a whey supplement.

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**Author:** ![Fosterions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b3f665/32.png) [@Fosterions](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Fosterions)\
**Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dairy-whey-reactions/652/3 "2018-01-03T22:44:47Z")

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Thank you for the suggestion. Any issue adding an egg protein powder when eggs are a part of my diet? Breakfast is typically two whole eggs and ten whites scrambled.

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [January 4, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/dairy-whey-reactions/652/4 "2018-01-04T00:31:54Z")

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> [@Fosterions](#):
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> Thank you for the suggestion. Any issue adding an egg protein powder when eggs are a part of my diet? Breakfast is typically two whole eggs and ten whites scrambled.

If you need a supplement, there is no problem adding an egg supplement on top of your diet.

On the other hand, your breakfast has like 47g protein just from eggs alone, which seems a little unnecessary.