Whey Protein

What is whey protein?

Whey protein is derived from dairy, more specifically; whey is a byproduct of cheese manufacturing. It would also be the highest selling sports supplement in the market. We're lucky in Australia to have arguably the worlds best protein produced right here by Australian dairy farmers.

Whey protein is the highest bio available source of protein available and is easily digested, however can be denatured by heat. Hence cooking with whey protein is not only nutritionally pointless, but a waste of money.

Whey protein generally comes in three forms; Concentrate, Isolate and Hydrolyzed.

Concentrate protein is the most nutritionally sound of the three, however, contains higher sugar levels by way of lactose. Concentrate's are between 29-85% protein.

Isolate protein is filtered even further to remove lactose and fats. It is faster to absorb than concentrate, however lacks nutritional compounds found in the aforementioned. Isolates are 90+% protein.

Hydrolyzed protein is a predigested protein, therefore it has a higher bio-availability than isolate. Having a higher bio-availability would suggest hydrolysates were the best post workout source. This comes at a cost though so expect to pay more for these.

Whey protein supplementation is an inexpensive way to ensure your body is receiving adequate levels for recovery and growth. However, whey protein alone is not a meal replacement and like any other supplement should be consumed in conjunction with a balanced meal plan for optimum health.