Protein is one of the three macronutrients that the body needs to sustain in life. There are many types of protein which we will discuss further in our article. Whey protein constitutes almost 80% of the milk protein and it is one of the fast absorbing proteins.
There are three types of whey protein:
Whey Concentrate
Whey protein concentrate contains approx. 80% of protein and contains traces of fat, lactose or other compounds. Whey concentrates are more economical per gram of protein.
Whey Isolate
As compared to whey concentrates, whey isolates contain almost 90% of protein and is fairly low in fat, sugar, and lactose. Hence, whey isolate packs more protein than concentrate. It is usually expected to include in the fitness athletes diet.
Whey Hydrolysate
Whey Hydrolysate is isolates or concentrates which are being broken into amino acids for faster absorption and improve bioavailability. Thus, it is higher in price per gram as compared to the whey isolate and concentrates.
Whey - Due to fast absorption
Immediately after a workout
When muscles are most in need of fast replenishment
To begin the process of repairing and growing
Between meals or when meals do not contain enough Protein
Casein - Due to slow absorption (up to 7 hours)
Before bed to provide an extended release of Amino Acids overnight
By people who go long stretches of time without consuming Protein
First thing in the morning, to ensure adequate Protein until the next meal
Plant Based - Due to being derived from non-animal sources, and free of lactose
By people who limit or avoid consumption of meat and meat by-products
By those who have trouble digesting other forms of Protein, due to lactose
By people who are trying to supplement Protein intake in a way that seems more “natural”
Egg – Due to moderate absorption speed, and to be free of lactose
Early in the day to jump-start metabolism and increase calorie burning
By people who only eat 3 meals a day
By those who have trouble digesting other forms of Protein, due to lactose
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