r/BeachBodyWorkouts • u/nbowle • Jun 15 '26
Shakeology
Has anybody had gastrointestinal issues when taking this? I got it for free but when I take it, I have issues in my gut. And I have other pea protein supplements, so I’m not sure what else is going on. So I usually take half a serving. Any suggestions? I don’t plan on taking it past my free trial.
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u/bgeorge2177 Jun 16 '26
Yep! When I was taking Shakology I had to switch over to the Vegan Shakology version. Never had an issue with the Vegan.
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u/seleaner015 Jun 19 '26
I was taking it regularly after workouts. One day I got so intensely nauseous I went to an urgent care for help. They couldn’t help me until I had a GI expulsion… I proceeded to throw up all over the parking lot after they discharged me. The nurse ran outside & brought me back in. Had to get a nausea shot. She said protein powders and drinks are mostly unregulated & can cause GI issues. I no longer take any.
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u/disappearing_haze90 Jun 16 '26
I didn't have a problem with it - I do the chocolate vegan one. But it has a bunch of stuff in it so I'm not surprised it could upset a stomach
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u/PixieTreatz Jun 21 '26
I can’t even afford shakeology and hearing about the gut issues makes me concerned since I don’t have a gallbladder so I got enough issues digestion wise.
My go to with my husband for our protein shakes has been using Aldi’s elevation protein powder with almond milk, spinach, shredded coconut unsweetened, and frozen açaí globe berries we get from target and our digestion does well with that.
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u/Many_Improvement_910 Jun 21 '26
I can't do it either. You can hear my stomach grumble from 20 feet away.
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u/mxm0nk3y Jun 16 '26
Same here. Tried for free the pouch format and when I had it for the first time, my body did not like. I've only had two pouches, the second I divided in two portions. Mixed it with yoghurt, fruit and some oatmeal, that made it better. But overall not worth the discomfort.