Useful Information about Whey Protein

About Whey Protein Supplements:

Whey Protein is a natural source of the essential amino acids necessary for the body to produce protein. Made from a by-product of cow's milk (it is literally the liquid left behind during cheese-making) Whey Protein is one of the older, most reliable sources of extra protein sought by athletes and bodybuilders alike to fuel a workout and maintain muscle mass once the workout is done. Whey Protein contains almost no lactose making it one of the few protein supplements that can be utilised by lactose intolerant athletes and is naturally low in fat and cholesterol.
Whey Protein comes in three different compounds:
Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey Protein Isolate
Hydrolysed Whey Protein.
Of the three types, whey protein concentrate contains the lowest percentages of fat and cholesterol with higher levels of lactose. It sports a 75% protein content and is less expensive than the other types. Whey protein isolate is the purest form, having removed the fat during processing, leaving the supplement with a 90-98% protein content. Hydrolysed whey protein is the easiest to digest and is the least allergenic - however, because of the processing involved, it has a more bitter taste than the other two forms.
Because all the different forms of whey protein supplements are basically alike, delivering the same great results of strength, stamina and increased muscle mass, selecting a whey protein supplement comes down to a matter of personal choice of cost, versus taste versus percentages of protein.