The Low Down On Whey Protein

Whey Protein

Protein supplements come from different forms such as milk, egg and soy. Whey protein is by far the most effective source, essential for muscle growth (from milk). Trained athletes need to consume roughly 0.5g to 1g per lb of bodyweight a day to actively recovery from intense exercise.

Whey protein has the highest bioavailability of any protein substance on earth with a score of around 104 (egg being the closest food with a BV of 100). Whey protein is the bedrock of an effective supplement regime with two main advantages:

Cost: around 30p for 30g of pure protein
Ease of use: taken in a shaker and mixed in seconds
Protein supplements often use a mixture of whey proteins as they digest at different times and cost different amounts.

The three main types of whey protein are:

Isolate
Concentrate
Hydrolysate

Isolates are the purest form of whey protein available; they are above 90% pure protein by weight and very low in fat, carbohydrate and lactose. Isolates are digested very quickly by the body and are perfect post workout as well as any thime of the day.

Concentrates are anywhere from 30% - 90% whey protein by weight. Whey protein concentrate used in supplements usually hits about 80%. Containing slightly more fat and carbohydrate that isolates, concentrates are still very pure and beneficial and are also cheaper.

Hydrolysates are partially hydrolysed and pre digested therefore they enter the body quicker than eny other form. These are again more expensive than usual whey protein and are perfect post workout and any other time during the day

Other forms:
Micellar casein: is a very slow digesting protein sutaining amino acid release for up to 8 hours and is perfect to take at every meal (except post workout) and especially before bed.
Whey protein has a very high and complete amino acid structure ensuring its lean muscle building power. Some companies also add more amino acids to enhance the effectiveness of their whey.

Serving Sizes?
Take whey protein whenever you need it! Protein should be consumed every three hours to continually feed your muscles with amino acids, whey protein can be used as a cheap and effective form of protein – especially beneficial post workout.

Complimentary Products?
Taking carbohydrates with protein is very beneficial post workout to start recovery. Methoxyisoflavone and Ecdysterone will exert potent effects on the uptake of protein, they will increase protein synthesis and the ability to recover quickly using protein to build lean muscle.

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