ALL ABOUT WHEY PROTEIN

Whey Protein

Like soy protein, whey protein has been shown to provide a number of benefits. For example, clinical studies have shown whey protein can:

• Act as a natural antibacterial or anti-viral

• Assist in maintaining the proper weight

• Reduce the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Reduce liver damage

• Improve the function of the immune system

• Improve blood pressure

• Improve athletic performance

• Improve the function of the digestive system

• Reduce gastric mucosal injury
  

Whey protein is very high in biological value (BV), which is highly sought by athletes.

BV is the amount of protein your body can replace with 100 grams of consumed diet.

The only other foods containing high levels of BV are whole eggs and egg whites. Unlike eggs, however, whey protein does not contain high levels of fat.

While soy protein is derived from soybeans, whey protein is derived from milk as a diluted byproduct of the cheese-making process. Fresh liquid whey protein contains only about 1% protein because it is mostly comprised of lactose and water. For this reason, it takes about 229 liters of milk to produce just one kilogram of high quality whey protein isolate.

The amount of whey protein recommended in a person’s diet depends on his or her weight, gender, age, level of activity, and overall health. Including both soy and whey protein in your diet can be very beneficial to your health.

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