Hidden Ingredients In Protein Powder That Harm Gut Health | Solo Episode

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Nutrition, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 7 January 2026

⏱️ 47 minutes

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333: What’s really hiding in your protein powder, and is it actually helping your gut or making things worse? In this episode I share what I found while digging into popular brands and their ingredient lists, from unlisted additives to sweeteners and fibers that may be triggering bloating and IBS symptoms. I talk through my research, why transparency matters to me, and how I approach choosing protein powders that actually support my digestion. → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Topics Discussed: → Ingredients in protein powders → Side effects of these ingredients → Which brands contain these ingredients → Better options As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Manukora | Head to https://manukora.com/DIGEST to get $70 off the Starter Kit → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Further Listening: → “Clear Protein In A Can,” Payment Plans For Pizza, + Milk That Stays Good For A Year?! | James Li Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany’s Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to The Digest This Podcast, and I'm your host, Bethany Cameron.
0:07.7	Protein powders, do you consume them? A lot of Americans do. A lot of people in the entire world do,
0:15.5	not just Americans. And today, I wanted to bring to light not necessarily the brands, but I want to bring to light a lot of the ingredients that are in very popular protein powders.
0:32.6	And I did choose some brands just to highlight because I did some research, a little detective under the cover
0:40.7	research. And I found out some interesting things about some of the brands that I am going to
0:47.6	mention that some ingredients are not even listed in the ingredient list. And I'll get to that in a
0:52.8	second. But to me, transparency is
0:55.6	everything. So it's one thing to list everything and then make the consumer decide if they want
1:04.4	to consume it, right? But then it's another thing to just hide stuff. Another thing I have an issue with is marketing. You know,
1:13.2	they may list certain ingredients on the package, but they market it as gut health, clean,
1:21.1	X, Y, and Z. It's going to help you de-blote. It's going to help with your IBS when, on the
1:26.7	contrary, many of these ingredients
1:29.5	and these protein powders are actually causing IBS. So I want to get into that in a second.
1:35.0	So I know that's why you're here. That's why you tuned in. So without further ado.
1:40.3	I have a question for you all. What's antibacterial, anti-microbile, anti-inflammatory, contains antioxidants,
1:47.5	improves oral health and digestive support, and contributes to wound healing. If you guessed
1:53.2	Manuka honey, then you're absolutely right. Every time I talk about Manukora honey from New Zealand
1:59.1	on my Instagram, I always get messages from my
2:01.7	followers telling me how much they appreciate me introducing this ancient healing honey to them and their
2:07.3	family. A little goes a long way and this honey should be saved for medicinal purposes, not baking
2:13.8	into cakes or cookies. It's something I always have in my pantry because it never
2:19.0	spoils, ever. And a tiny teaspoon daily is all you need to get the endless benefits both internally
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