Sick...

**bbdude** · 02-24-2007, 12:21 PM

Ok, here's the deal:

for about 5 weeks ago, i started taking a supplements called MRM Massive Muscle Gainer Chocolate. the week after i got sick for 4 days. after that i had three weeks where i was normal, and now I have got and earinfection. I was just wondering, can protein make u sick? i thought it should be the other way, protein prevents sickness. and yes, I am not a person that is often sick. maybe twice a year or something. my mom is really worrying and will take the protein away from me if she feels like the protein make me sick. please somebody! I need help!

**bbdude** · 02-24-2007, 12:26 PM

and am I too young to take this protein powder?

**kenney** · 02-24-2007, 12:45 PM

you are 14...dont worry too much about supps yet.the supplement could make you ill but i doubt it caused ear infection

**bbdude** · 02-24-2007, 01:28 PM

yeah, i feel really good after taking the supplement. i think it all is just an coincident... just wondered if u guys knew. :)

**kenney** · 02-24-2007, 01:33 PM

ye it sounds like coincidence.dont worry too much about it unless you are frequently becoming ill

**Freak** · 02-24-2007, 02:01 PM

Definitely NOT the protein powder! Protein is protein, yes it comes in different forms and thus digests at different rates but that is not the cause of your illness.

"Of all the body systems, the immune system responds most sensitively to subtle changes in nutrition status.Malnutrition compromises immunity."

Whitney, Ellie, and Sharon R. Rolfes. Understanding Nutrition. 10th ed. CA: Wadsworth, 2005. 615.

She can go to ichapters.com and buy chapter 18 (diet and health) and chapter 6 (Protein: Amino Acids) but it will cost her $8.

Hope this helps.

**bbdude** · 02-24-2007, 02:59 PM

So it is just a co-incidence? because the protein enpowers the immunitysystem if im right?

**Freak** · 02-24-2007, 04:24 PM

Yes it is pure coincidence. Proper nutrition powers the immune system so yeah I guess in some respect you could say that protein play a role in that.

**bbdude** · 02-24-2007, 05:14 PM

ty

gonna use that against my mom :P

Mygeeto · 02-24-2007, 08:16 PM

ya get protien powder when ya cant get enough protien from food or food is unavailable at the time. its fine

**bbdude** · 02-25-2007, 05:16 AM

i won the fight, temporarily. she wants to speak with someone, but until that, i can use it. getting used to the taste too. couple a weeks ago i was near puking every time i was near the powder, now i almost like it:P