Is whey protein gluten-free?

Asking yourself is Whey protein gluten-free?

Well look no further, Whey protein is naturally gluten free as it is produced from milk, however, some whey protein powders may contain added gluten, making it important to check if you have a gluten intolerance. Additionally, you should consider the possibility of cross contamination, as the manufacturer may handle other products that contain gluten.

Lots of whey protein powders contain ingredients such as flavourings, stabilizers and preservatives that contain whey so it’s important to check the label if you are intolerant.

You can identify gluten free products quite easily by looking at the ingredients, and you can also look for products that have been certified by organisations such as the Gluten-Free Certification Organisation (GFCO).

What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Wheat is a grain and is found in bread, cereal and pasta. Barley may be found in beer, soups, snack foods and food colouring. Rye flour is used for baking and can be found in rye bread, crisp bread, rye grain, and pretzels. Gluten is often found in soups, sauces and salad dressings, so it’s important to double check the labels if you are gluten intolerant. 

Gluten Intolerance

Those with an autoimmune condition called Coeliac disease will need to avoid products containing gluten, and it is also possible to have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). Some symptoms of gluten intolerance include:

• Constipation or diarrhoea
• Stomach ache
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Headaches
• Joint Pain
• Nausea
• Brain fog
• Depression and anxiety

Foods that do not contain gluten include:

• Fruit and veg
• Plain meat, poultry and fish
• Potatoes
• Pulses
• Rice
• Quinoa

Gluten Free Protein Powder

Whey concentrate, whey isolate, and hydrolyzed whey are all examples of proteins that are free of gluten. These are safe to consume if you are gluten free. When it comes to protein shakes, you should still check the ingredients as some may contain flavourings or other ingredients that contain gluten. 

Gluten Free Protein

Our Whey protein isolate is gluten free and contains 25g of high quality whey protein. Whey protein isolate is the purest form of whey protein due to the processing steps involved in its production. These steps reduce the fat and carbohydrate content of whey, leaving 90% or more protein.

Written by Amy Golby

Amy is our very own content manager and has been a sportswoman for over 18 years playing rugby and netball up to a national level, she has been a qualified personal trainer for 6 years and further her nutritional knowledge with a diploma in sports and exercise nutrition as well a psychology degree. She has been training in a gym and weightlifting for over 10 years and competed in her first body building competition this year. She continues to learn and improve her training in order to reach her goals. She believes in both the physical and mental advantages of sport and fitness as well as a balanced diet and lifestyle. In her spare time, Amy enjoys playing sport, socialising with friends, and fuelling her shopping addiction to gym wear. She can be found here – https://www.instagram.com/dreams_and_dumbbells/?hl=en