Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Do Protein Powder Cause Weight Gain, Sweating And Increased Heart Rate?

Hi, I am morbidly obese(BMI=50) and my dietician asked me to be on a high protein diet. I have started using Resource High Protein Powder since past few days(2 scoops/day). I am seeing a weight increase on scale. Also I am getting strange sensations throughout my body, profuse sweating as well as increased heart rate. Please advise
Tue, 17 May 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM.
I'm Dr. Taimur and I will be addressing your health concerns.
I have read your question and understand your concern.

High protein diet may initially results in the symptoms you narrated but the overall weight loosing depends on a number of factors like the following.
1. you have to burn more then you get.
2. The sources of food rich in carbohydrates like bread, rice should be avoided.
3. Proteins can be taken as much as you want to like grilled chicken etc.
4. Initiation of loosing weight depends more on dietary restrictions while maintaining it depends on exercise .
5. Calculated Aerobic exercise should be done on regular basis.

I hope this might be of some help, if you have any query feel free to ask me any time.
Thanks.
Dr. Taimur
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Do Protein Powder Cause Weight Gain, Sweating And Increased Heart Rate?

Hi and welcome to HCM. I m Dr. Taimur and I will be addressing your health concerns. I have read your question and understand your concern. High protein diet may initially results in the symptoms you narrated but the overall weight loosing depends on a number of factors like the following. 1. you have to burn more then you get. 2. The sources of food rich in carbohydrates like bread, rice should be avoided. 3. Proteins can be taken as much as you want to like grilled chicken etc. 4. Initiation of loosing weight depends more on dietary restrictions while maintaining it depends on exercise . 5. Calculated Aerobic exercise should be done on regular basis. I hope this might be of some help, if you have any query feel free to ask me any time. Thanks. Dr. Taimur