Carb/Protein Shake and Acid Reflux

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I was wondering if anyone else has had an experience similar to this:

I get up very early to work out. Before and during the workout, I take a

" shake " that includes whey protein and maltodextrin, highly diluted. After

the workout, I take another shake that includes whey protein, casein,

maltodextrin, and creatine monohydrate. Then, I shower and take a 45 minute

nap, before getting ready for work. Within 20-30 minutes of hitting the

sack, I get acid reflux. My throat gets irritated, and I start coughing.

That does not happen if I'm running late, and I don't have time to sack

out. Moreover, it stops as soon as I get out of bed. I would expect to get

acid reflux if I were eating spicy foods. But it's hard to imagine anything

more bland than a protein/carb shake. There is, of course, the obvious fix:

(A) Don't take the shake or ( Don't hit the sack. However, I would be

interested in knowing whether there is another " fix. " I'm especially

curious to know what might cause that. To me, its counterintuitive.

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J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, Illinois