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POPULAR FAQs on Whey Protein

• What is Whey Protein?

Whey protein is a mixture of proteins isolated from whey, which is the liquid part of milk that separates during cheese production. After being separated during cheese production, whey goes through various processing steps to become what people generally recognize as whey protein — a powder that is added to shakes, meal replacements and protein bars which are quickly absorbed into the body. Taking whey protein is a convenient way to add protein to your daily macro intake.

• Can I take protein for weight loss?

Yes! Protein powders aren’t just for athletes and bodybuilders who want to increase muscle mass. Protein can help weight loss in several ways, but mainly it can take the place of a high fat or high carbohydrate foods that prevent weights loss. Protein is also much harder to breakdown in the stomach, so it forces the body to work harder and burn more calories.

• Who Can Consume Whey Protein?

Anyone can consume whey protein. It is not necessary that only Athletes, Body Builders and Gym Goers take whey protein. Instead, anyone can incorporate Whey Protein into their diet. It is completely safe for consumption and it will help you to increase your daily protein intake. Protein by far is the one of the most preferred macro-nutrients.

For Athletes, Body Builders and Fitness Enthusiasts Whey Protein is the perfect supplement as it will help you increase your performance, preserve and grow muscle mass and also increase your overall health by helping you reach your daily macro goals.

• Should I be Taking Whey Protein Supplement?

Absolutely, unless you can get enough protein from whole foods in your diet, which is rarely the case for anyone who regularly works out. And even then, a protein shake post-exercise is much more effective than eating food because the protein can be digested, absorbed and utilized at a faster rate.

• How to Consume Whey Protein?

You can mix your powder into just about any liquid or semi-liquid such as water, milk or even yogurt. Protein powders are versatile; they can be thrown into shakes, used to cook with, and sprinkled on certain foods to fortify the protein content.

Usually you mix 1 Scoop of Whey Protein approx. 30g of Whey Protein with 1 glass approx. 190ml of water or milk and consume it.

• What is the difference between whey isolate and whey concentrate?

 Whey concentrate and isolates go through a process to remove most of the carbs, fat and lactose from “regular unprocessed whey” from whole milk. This process is called “ion exchange” or “filtering.” Both result in an almost pure protein.

A “concentrate” is 80% protein and an “isolate” is 90% protein. There is no other real difference between the two, except that isolates go through an extra filtering step to remove more fat and carbs. The protein quality is identical.

Concentrate Advantages

Concentrates are more economical per gram of protein. They have a low lactose level that is well tolerated by most lactose-sensitive people. They have trivial amounts of fat and carbs relative to your overall nutrient intake. This is our best-selling category of whey!

Isolate Advantages

Isolates are virtually fat-free for those wishing to eliminate as much fat from their diet as possible. They are typically lactose free for those few individuals who are very sensitive to the low-lactose levels found in whey concentrates. Isolates tend to taste slightly better than concentrates, too, yet their consistency is a little thinner, without the fat.