Egg whites in Shake

realdeal · 03-26-2002, 01:25 PM

Is it ok to put 4-5 egg whites in your protein shake for added protein? Is it absorbed as a protein in the same way as the powder? or does it loose some of its protein amount because its raw? I only do this after my workouts blended really well with my shake. I put in 4-5 egg whites. Its cheaper that way too. And ive been doing it for about two years and have'nt gotten sick.

**dg806** · 03-26-2002, 01:45 PM

Man.................good question. I would think the protein would be high since it is not cooked, but I think there probably is a good chance you could catch salmonella.......Would like to see opinions on this also!

Tank316 · 03-26-2002, 02:35 PM

the chances of getting salmonella are high, i would have the protien drink then just scrammble the eggs.yes you do loose some of the protein during cooking, but its a small amount.

w8lifter · 03-26-2002, 02:35 PM

If you're going to do that, you should use the pasturized egg whites that come in the cartons!

realdeal · 03-26-2002, 02:51 PM

i do use the whites in the carton, and like i said, before i started doing this i was told i could get salmonella poisoning but ive been doing it for 2 yrs and have'nt gotten sick.

Robboe · 03-27-2002, 08:24 AM

The chances of getting a salmonella-infected egg is 1 in 10k. Chances of you getting that egg and eating it raw is slim, but still...

btw, raw egg whites have a protein called avidin that prevents biotin (a B vitamin) absorption and can lead to a biotin deficiency (unless you're already supplementing with it) which can cause lethargy and all sorts of nasty stuff - hair degeneration and nails etc... Not good. By cooking the egg white you deactivate the protein avidin and biotin can be absorbed.

There's also somewhere i recall reading that the gut doesn;t digest raw eggs as readily as cooked eggs. I don;t have anything to show you for this, but i've definately read it somewhere.

If you insist on doing this btw, definately used pasturised stuff.

03-26-2002, 01:25 PM	#1
realdeal Amateur Bodybuilder Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 367	Egg whites in Shake Is it ok to put 4-5 egg whites in your protein shake for added protein? Is it absorbed as a protein in the same way as the powder? or does it loose some of its protein amount because its raw? I only do this after my workouts blended really well with my shake. I put in 4-5 egg whites. Its cheaper that way too. And ive been doing it for about two years and have'nt gotten sick.
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03-26-2002, 02:35 PM	#3
Tank316 P/RR/Sh Warrior Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Barron,Wi Posts: 4,345 Photos: 8	the chances of getting salmonella are high, i would have the protien drink then just scrammble the eggs.yes you do loose some of the protein during cooking, but its a small amount.
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03-26-2002, 02:51 PM	#5
realdeal Amateur Bodybuilder Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 367	i do use the whites in the carton, and like i said, before i started doing this i was told i could get salmonella poisoning but ive been doing it for 2 yrs and have'nt gotten sick.
	Keep Educating, KNOWLEDGE is the POWER

03-27-2002, 08:24 AM	#6
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,151	The chances of getting a salmonella-infected egg is 1 in 10k. Chances of you getting that egg and eating it raw is slim, but still... btw, raw egg whites have a protein called avidin that prevents biotin (a B vitamin) absorption and can lead to a biotin deficiency (unless you're already supplementing with it) which can cause lethargy and all sorts of nasty stuff - hair degeneration and nails etc... Not good. By cooking the egg white you deactivate the protein avidin and biotin can be absorbed. There's also somewhere i recall reading that the gut doesn;t digest raw eggs as readily as cooked eggs. I don;t have anything to show you for this, but i've definately read it somewhere. If you insist on doing this btw, definately used pasturised stuff.
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03-26-2002, 01:45 PM	#2
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 17,273	Man.................good question. I would think the protein would be high since it is not cooked, but I think there probably is a good chance you could catch salmonella.......Would like to see opinions on this also!

03-26-2002, 02:35 PM	#4
w8lifter Join Date: May 2001 Location: Around..... Posts: 14,964	If you're going to do that, you should use the pasturized egg whites that come in the cartons!

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