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Guidance on Selecting Protein Powders, Shakes, and Bars Dec 2, 2024 | By Tara Schmidt (@taraschmidt)
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Can you recommend the best protein bars and those to avoid. Also can protein bars cause constipation, bloating or inflammation

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Abby McWaters, Registered Dietitian | @amcwaters | Nov 29, 2024

If a protein bar contains sugar alcohols it may cause gas, bloating or abdominal pain. Many protein bars on the market do contain sugar alcohols and they are listed in the nutrition facts and/or in the ingredients. A few examples of sugar alcohol names are erythritol, sorbitol and xylitol. Some people do not have any gastrointestinal side effects from sugar alcohols. A few brands of protein bars that do not contain sugar alcohols include Trubar, Power Crunch, RX Bar, KIND protein and Aloha. A few brands of protein bars that do contain sugar alcohols and are ok if you tolerate them are Quest, Built, Barebells and One.

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