I bought a few of these protein tubes that contain, 42g of protein with 0g sugar and fat. Has anyone used these? They are a bit sweet but since it's a small amount its easier to get down sometimes. Curious if others use

Are you consuming the whole thing in one sitting? If so it is unlikely you are absorbing all of those 42 grams of protein. There is a limit to how fast our bodies can process and absorb protein. The conventional wisdom I've always heard is under 30 grams at a time.

for a sleeve depending on the size of your sleeve, it can be as much as 40. is what is on my worksheets from my nutritionist , anything over that is just extra. the smaller the size of the sleeve the quicker things pass through without being absorbed (has to dow ith less surface area i think,?) I've seen a lot of new Protein gels and of course gummies ( but those gummies have a ton of sugar so watch out) but since it has no sugars or carbs hey why not, if it helps you get what you need and your fluids are still getting in, then personally i cant see why not, but i would definitely ask your nutritionist.

Oh also, i dont know if whey protein isthe same as whey protein isolate, i think the isolate is a more refined version so you can absorb it better, but I cant say with definitive poisitivity.

Edited February 24, 201511 yr by Stevehud

I was actually looking for those tonight at walmart!! Im having a hard time getting my protein in, surgery was the 2nd of feb

I'm sorry but what are these tubes and where do you get them. Are they like yogurt consistency?

Post a pic if you can too please

I have found them at Walmart, GNC, and Vita Adventure. The tube is 3 oz so usually able to get down within 30 min or so

Those usually contain collagen as the primary form of protein which doesn't have the amino acids we need to process it. In other words, you do not get 42 grams of protein because our bodies cannot absorb it in this form. In general, stay away from these bullet type protein tubes. They are a waste of money. I know protein shakes get old but there is a reason we are told to drink them.

Apparently I can't upload photos, ignore that last post.

Edited February 25, 201511 yr by Amy86

I drank those 2 x's a day for the first 7 days, gave me uncontrabble diarrhea. Stopped and started my premiere Protein shakes. much better now. Those things were expensive and nasty

Nutrients are not absorbed in the stomach. They are absorbed in the small intestine mostly with some extra in the large intestine. The stomachs job is to churn and store, not absorb. Have at it with the protein! & collagen as a primary source of protein? That sounds like junk science to me. Read the label.

I have been pouring 1/2 of one into my Water or VitaminWater 3x daily. I had to look at the label, it is a blend of Collagen Protein Isolate, whey Protein, and Casein protein. My surgeon approved them so I feel comfortable drinking them.

Tube? What is it and where do u get it?

_{I bought them because of the high Protein content but couldn't swallow one sip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! disgusting.}