Cheap Supplements: Whey Protein
- Whey Protein
From Wikipedia.org: Whey protein is a by-product of cheese manufactured from cow's milk. Whey is a fast-digesting protein source.
Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate:
* Concentrates contain a low level of fat and cholesterol but, in general, have higher levels of bioactive compounds, and carbohydrates in the form of lactose — they are 29%-89% protein by weight.
* Isolates are processed to remove the fat, and lactose, but are usually lower in bioactive compounds as well — they are 90%+ protein by weight. Both of these types are mild to slightly milky in taste.
* Hydrolysates are predigested, partially hydrolyzed whey proteins that, as a consequence, are more easily absorbed, but their cost is generally higher. Whey protein hydrolysate also tends to taste quite different than other forms of whey protein, usually in a way that many find undesirable but can be masked when used in beverages.
Many bodybuilders take whey shakes 45 minutes prior to working out. Immediately post-workout, waxy maize is recommended, followed by another whey shake 20 minutes later. For more information on protein and how much you should use, expand the information in the Protein category.
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