What Does One Do for Protein When Allergic to Iodine and Shellfish???

I'm in a bind, and no matter which way I turn, I come out stuck. STUCK. And screwed if I don't hurry up and find a solution.

I have a terrible shellfish allergy, and am also sensitive to iodine. Finding a protein shake that does not contain iodine and that is manufactured and handled in a facility that DOES NOT contain and/or sort shellfish or products containing shellfish seems to be impossible. I have no idea which way to turn. Even the Unjury protein powders are handled in a facility that processes shellfish. They claim that they extensively clean the machinery that handles the protein powder, but I still have a fear of cross contamination. I ended up in the hospital once due to cross contamination. I absolutely don't want to deal with that after surgery, or even again, for that matter.

Does anyone know of a protein powder that doesn't contain iodine and isn't handled in a facility that sorts shellfish and seafood? Champion, Chike, Premier, Atkin's, and that Lean one from GNC are all out. From what I've seen, none of the Nectar proteins have iodine, but I don't know about their sort facilities. And the Bariatric Advantage vegetable soup protein powder appears to be iodine-free as well.

Haaaaaaaaalp?!?!?!

I don't know of any. I checked my Premier Protein for you but it contains Iodine, 30%. I'm sorry!!! That stinks...

I use About Time. I find it tastes better to me and has less carbs. I just checked label and no iodine. Check out ingredients on tryabouttime.com 

 

I agree about About Time has the fewest ingredients. Also look into beef protein and soy proteins. The soy, rice, and pea proteins that are available are more likely to be vegan friendly which means no additives or shellfish. 

Some people can't handle any shakes at all for other reasons and manage with milk/yogurt etc. Are you able to handle dairy? If not - might it be worth checking into vegan protein shakes? I know they're out there and would presumably be shellfish free - and at least some iodine free.

Since syntrax doesn't contain any iodine, why don't you call their 800 customer service number and ask them about the production facilities.  I've called them questions before, and found them very helpful.  I'm guess that the rep who answers the phone might not know, but you can find out if someone can investigate and get back to you.

Best of luck!

 

I really think your best chance is to talk with the people at About Time.  Since there are only 4 ingredients only those 4 things could be cross contaminated.  

1) 100% Whey Protein Isolate

2) Natural Flavors

3) Xanthan Gum (a thickener)

4) Stevia

http://tryabouttime.com/contact/

 

 

Contact Information

1-866-982-WHEY (9439) SDC Nutrition 528 Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15145

GNC has a product called weight gainer that does not have iodine. I have the same allergy and I am going to try it