Idea to get protein in without drinking it

[Guest guest]

Someone gave me a great idea. I am going to check with -the

nutritionist. Buy empty capsules and fill them with the highest protein

powder and take them as capsules with lots of water and you can get protein

in that way. Again, I don't know if this is a perfect idea because why

wouldn't the stores sell it this way. That is why I am going to ask the

nutritionist. Ellen (Pam)--Has anyone tried this?

[Guest guest]

You'd probably have to take about 40 capsules to get enough protein.

Patience paid off.

Kathy Bazzi

5-15 354lbs

as of 5-31 -32lbs. forever

[Guest guest]

> You'd probably have to take about 40 capsules to get enough protein.

>

> Patience paid off.

> Kathy Bazzi

> 5-15 354lbs

> as of 5-31 -32lbs. forever

Depends, Kathy..

Most powders it takes around 120 capsules to get 1 dose, using " 00 "

capsules.. I know, cuz I experimented preop..

The vita4life stuff fits in 4 capsules.. but its so freakin expensive!

I admit I am tempted because my intake right now is nada.. & I need

some protein somehow... If someone sold pure protein powder w/out

fillers, to me the capsules would be worth it.. but for now.. its an

idea that is before its time, dangit...

siigh..

Liane

[Guest guest]

" The vita4life stuff fits in 4 capsules.. but its so freakin

expensive!

Ya know I thought it was too until I added some things up.

If I took the vita4life capules for my weight etc I would need to

spend $49.95 a month/ 12 caps a day.

Then I added up the multivitamins and calcium I would need if I

continued with the brands I am taking now.. and ya know what...

Some Drs. recommend a multivit. and calcium up to 1600 mg a day -

that works out to $44.58 for not counting tax if there is any.

Considering the vita4life are designed for bariatric patient - to

dissolve quickly so that the maximum amount of supplement is absorbed

by the body, no fillers etc. They are completely dissolved 7-10 min

depending on tab or capsule... no waste of money there... and the

price includes shipping and handling.. its turns out to be a good

deal... and I don't have to chew those huge calcium tabs either!The

vit and mineral dosages are great.., i.e. Calcium 2,000 mg

so they dont seem that much difference in price afterall... I ordered

a sample to see how my body tolerated it...hasnt arrived yet though.

I never though I would need a sample but I did try Twinlab Calcium

Citrate Plus Magnesium which for some reason made me break into an

itchy rash... I stopped them for a while as a test ...the rash and

itchiness went away. Then I started back on them and same results...

Then I tried Twinlab Calcium Citrate With Mag&Vita D.. chewables...

no problem but you need 4 large tabs for only 1000 mg of calcium...

even diveded up thats a lot of chalky chewing .... ick! That kind of

made the vita4life tempting to try anyway.

http://www.vita4life.net/

UGH! I just realized I wrote all the above talking about vitamins and

you obviously meant protein! I don't think vita4life has a powdered

protein.. They do have a liquid protein that dissolves with hot or

cold food or drink... or you can take the liquid on its own. Did you

mean that.. putting the liquid in capsules?

mary bmi 68

corona, ca

pre op 6/27/01 dr rabkin

cigna ppo

[Guest guest]

> UGH! I just realized I wrote all the above talking about vitamins

and

> you obviously meant protein! I don't think vita4life has a powdered

> protein.. They do have a liquid protein that dissolves with hot or

> cold food or drink... or you can take the liquid on its own. Did you

> mean that.. putting the liquid in capsules?

>

lol, yes, .. you can't prefill them too far in advance(the caps

melt), but if you don't like the taste, its an option, right??

Hugs,

Liane

[Guest guest]

What ,my friend told me is that if you get the 00 capsules and add Met RX

which is 16 grams per tablespoon , she says it fills 4 capsules foer the 16

grams. I wonder how we absorb that compared to drinking it. Ellen Pam

[Guest guest]

Hey Girls, Where can I get "vita4life"? Can I get it online? What stores sell it?

Patience paid off.

Kathy Bazzi

5-15 354lbs

as of 5-31 -32lbs. forever

[Guest guest]

Where does one get the empty capsules that we can fill ourselves?

Patience paid off.

Kathy Bazzi

5-15 354lbs

as of 5-31 -32lbs. forever

[Guest guest]

I spoke to , the nutrtitionist, and she states that if you are getting

enough protein-80 to 100 grams a day she would rather that then protein

powder. She also stated that if you eat larger quantities of protein it

will convert into fat. She doesn't know if the capsules will absorb or

which ones to recommend. I am going to do the 80 to 100 with food and be

content. Thanks. Ellen(Pam

[Guest guest]

Just out of curiosity...

Has anybody heard of the " Near Zero " bars (unfortunately I can't recall as

to who makes them) but they supposedly taste good and are low carb and high

protein. I'm going to do some more research on them but if anybody has any

information on them, that would be great.

:-)

M Palmer

(Phone)

(Fax)

kpalmer@...

> Re: Idea to get protein in without drinking

> it

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> What ,my friend told me is that if you get the 00 capsules and add Met RX

> which is 16 grams per tablespoon , she says it fills 4 capsules foer the

> 16

> grams. I wonder how we absorb that compared to drinking it. Ellen Pam

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[Guest guest]

WOW!!!

THANK YOU!!! Only 4 capsules!!

Hugs,

Liane

> What ,my friend told me is that if you get the 00 capsules and add

Met RX

> which is 16 grams per tablespoon , she says it fills 4 capsules foer

the 16

> grams. I wonder how we absorb that compared to drinking it. Ellen

Pam

[Guest guest]

Many health food stores carry empty capsules in several sizes, & mine

even carried a capsule filler- a little setup that held 100 caps at a

time to fill them. I'm still hoping to use mine.. so we'll see =)

Hugs,

Liane

> Where does one get the empty capsules that we can fill ourselves?

>

> Patience paid off.

> Kathy Bazzi

> 5-15 354lbs

> as of 5-31 -32lbs. forever

[Guest guest]

Hi

I see you have cigna ppo like I do....did you have any problems with getting okayed for the surgery....Part of me is already preparing for a fight and I'm hoping that it won't be necessary....Anyway, good luck to you...you will be in my prayers..

Cindy

[Guest guest]

> Where can I get " vita4life " ? Can I get it online?

http://www.vita4life.net/

[Guest guest]

Has anyone tried the Vita4life liquid protien? It sounds pretty good at

30 grams per 2oz packet. Jo Ann