Powdered protein, for gut-loading

[lubricus]

Now this is just something I was thinking about, I wanted to know what you guys thought.
here's some info off the Internet.

Whey Protein is derived from milk protein. However, unlike milk proteins - whey protein does not contain fat or lactose sugar. Whey protein is the best form of protein to take when using a supplement. Basically with Whey Protein you get all the advantages of protein without the excess baggage other proteins come with - no fat and no lactose. Not only that, studies have shown that Whey Protein can increase our blood levels of glutathione. Glutathione is an antioxidant which is essential to a healthy immune system. As we get older glutathione levels decrease and our immune system weakens. Studies are still being done - but at the University of Nebraska Medical center they were able to extend the life span of hamsters by 60% by supplementing their diet with Whey Protein. So, whey protein is not only good for building and repairing muscles, it also may extend your life.

I was thinking of adding a little to the chicken feed that I'm already using, but i thought id check here first.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Many gut-load recipes I've seen contain dry non-fat milk, so I don't see why whey solids wouldn't work just as well. Keep in mind that mammals have different digestive enzymes than reptiles, so it could be metabolized in a completely different way. Also, if you are using chicken mash for a gut-load stable, you must keep it VERY dry or it can produce mycotoxins which are deadly to geckos. Here's an interesting study:
http://www.ansci.cornell.edu/plants/toxicagents/aflatoxin/aflatoxin.html

 

[lubricus]

Hey thanks for that link I never knew that.