The Right Protein

Whey protein is a very popular sports supplement on the market today. A staple in the athletic diet for many years, it is considered to be the most efficient and economical form of protein for the body to digest and use. Whey protein can be used:

• Muscle contraction

• Growth and repair

• Controlling body composition

The question then becomes:

“WHICH PROTEIN DO I CHOOSE?”

Well, it depends on your training and physique goals.

Whey Protein for Fat Loss

Whey protein can have several positive effects on body composition and fat loss. Increasing your whey protein intake will stimulate the body metabolism far more than carbohydrates or fat. Whey protein can also heighten the metabolic rate for around 12 hours after consumption, which is great for those looking to lose fat. Whey protein also increases the feeling of satiety and so helps reduce those odd-hour cravings and hunger, thereby minimizing unhealthy snacking. If you’re trying to lose weight, whey protein can be a powerful ally and help you achieve your fat loss goals. Choose a whey protein isolate, such as our Whey Protein Isolate, which packs in at least 94% protein and zero carbs! Whey protein isolate undergoes a process called Cross-Flow Micro-filtration. This separates the protein from fat, cholesterol and lactose, providing you with a purer protein as the final product. Whey protein isolate therefore has less fat, cholesterol, lactose, carbohydrates and calories than most other proteins on the market. So it’s no surprise that it’s the preferred choice of protein for those looking to maintain low levels of body fat.

Whey Protein for Muscle Growth

We all know, protein is essential for muscular growth and repair. In other words, muscle growth relies on adequate protein being available. As whey protein is the most efficient source of protein that the body can use, it is therefore excellent for supporting muscle growth. Consuming whey protein is useful in obtaining a positive protein balance. This means that protein intake and synthesis is higher than protein breakdown. This positive balance is thought to underpin muscle growth. A post-workout whey protein shake is one of the best ways to get protein into the body so that it can be delivered to your muscles to restore the conditions of positive protein balance. Whey protein concentrate, such as our best-selling Instantized Whey Protein Concentrate, is rich in both BCAA’s and Glutamine. This makes it the ideal protein to help build muscle size and definition.

Whey Protein for Recovery

Hydrolysed whey protein, such as our Whey Protein Peptide, is the ideal protein for athletes wanting to accelerate recovery immediately post training. Whey Protein Peptide has a superior bio-availability compared to other forms of whey protein. This makes hydrolysed whey protein ideal post workout as it helps to shuttle nutrients to the muscles. This enhances the recovery process and improves muscular repair and recovery more so than other forms of whey protein. Hydrolysed whey protein is the most expensive whey protein, since it undergoes the additional process of hydrolysis. It’s therefore worth considering whether the additional cost aligns with your goals and the benefits offered by the product. It definitely is worth it if your primary goal is to accelerate your recovery from training, especially relevant for athletes. However, if you are simply trying to build lean muscle mass and help your muscles recover after a workout at a normal rate, whey protein concentrate or isolate will more than likely get the job done.