Whey protein is the by product produced by the process of turning milk into cheese.
To help you to understand it more, I have attached a video which shows the process of turning milk into cheese:
There are 2 major types of whey protein, whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate. Generally protein supplements fall into 3 categories.
Whey protein isolate -processed to remove lactose and fat so it is the purest form of whey protein. Typically isolate is around 85%+ pure protein. It also has the highest BV*, its great for both fat loss and muscle gin but comes with a bigger price tag.
Whey protein concentrate - is low in fat and has a high BV but is typically around 75% pure protein. This is great for those who are on a tight budget.
Whey protein blends - When it comes to protein powders this is the most popular type of protein. This combines the best of both types, isolate and concentrate to form a blend at an affordable cost.
Why do we need protein and what does whey protein do?
Protein provides the body with amino acid which helps to build muscle and aids the repair of cells in bones, body organs and muscles. For more details on what protein is and does, read: Protein Code and also the Rules of Protein.
The effect whey protein has on performance is:
The benefits to you are?
Whey protein is traditionally used to promote muscel growth in bodybuilders, strength training, athletes, people new to weight training and vegetarians who find it hard to get the right amount of protein in their diets.
Studies have shown that whey protein helps with the repair of tissues and is used in the fields of weight loss plans, infant health, some cancer treatments and the elderly.
*Biological Value
The Biological Value (BV) refers to how well and how quickly your body can actually use the protein you consume.
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To help you to understand it more, I have attached a video which shows the process of turning milk into cheese:
There are 2 major types of whey protein, whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate. Generally protein supplements fall into 3 categories.
Whey protein isolate -processed to remove lactose and fat so it is the purest form of whey protein. Typically isolate is around 85%+ pure protein. It also has the highest BV*, its great for both fat loss and muscle gin but comes with a bigger price tag.
Whey protein concentrate - is low in fat and has a high BV but is typically around 75% pure protein. This is great for those who are on a tight budget.
Whey protein blends - When it comes to protein powders this is the most popular type of protein. This combines the best of both types, isolate and concentrate to form a blend at an affordable cost.
Why do we need protein and what does whey protein do?
Protein provides the body with amino acid which helps to build muscle and aids the repair of cells in bones, body organs and muscles. For more details on what protein is and does, read: Protein Code and also the Rules of Protein.
The effect whey protein has on performance is:
- Helps reduce post-workout muscle breakdown
- Decreases recovery times
- Repairs muscle faster and increases lean muscle mass
- Increases metabolic rate
The benefits to you are?
Whey protein is traditionally used to promote muscel growth in bodybuilders, strength training, athletes, people new to weight training and vegetarians who find it hard to get the right amount of protein in their diets.
Studies have shown that whey protein helps with the repair of tissues and is used in the fields of weight loss plans, infant health, some cancer treatments and the elderly.
*Biological Value
The Biological Value (BV) refers to how well and how quickly your body can actually use the protein you consume.
