Thread: Is all whey the same?

Some are isolate, some are concentrate or a blend of the both. (most are blends) Some have added sugars etc. Just read the ingredients on both labels and base your decision on that.

Originally Posted by SFW

Some are isolate, some are concentrate or a blend of the both. (most are blends) Some have added sugars etc. Just read the ingredients on both labels and base your decision on that.

Correct. Whey concentrate, whey isolate, and so on... i prefer whey iso for post workout as it is the protein that digests and gets absorbed the fastest which is imperative for pwo in order to feed the muscles asap!

Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate.

Concentrates contain a low level of fat and cholesterol but, in general, have higher levels of bioactive compounds, and carbohydrates in the form of lactose — they are 29%–89% protein by weight.

Isolates are processed to remove the fat, and lactose, but are usually lower in bioactivated compounds as well — they are 90%+ protein by weight. Both of these types are mild to slightly milky in taste.

Hydrolysates are predigested, partially hydrolyzed whey proteins that, as a consequence, are more easily absorbed, but their cost is generally higher.[8] Highly-hydrolysed whey may be less allergenic than other forms of whey.[10] They are very bitter in taste.

If you can save $15 on whey that has 85% whey then 90% then go for it. You can use that money on good quality food. You will not see a different between the two.

no concentrate for me due to lactose..

Originally Posted by minimal

no concentrate for me due to lactose..

yea I cant handle this that well anymore

Originally Posted by feinburgrl

Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate.

Concentrates contain a low level of fat and cholesterol but, in general, have higher levels of bioactive compounds, and carbohydrates in the form of lactose — they are 29%–89% protein by weight.

Isolates are processed to remove the fat, and lactose, but are usually lower in bioactivated compounds as well — they are 90%+ protein by weight. Both of these types are mild to slightly milky in taste.

Hydrolysates are predigested, partially hydrolyzed whey proteins that, as a consequence, are more easily absorbed, but their cost is generally higher.[8] Highly-hydrolysed whey may be less allergenic than other forms of whey.[10] They are very bitter in taste.

If you can save $15 on whey that has 85% whey then 90% then go for it. You can use that money on good quality food. You will not see a different between the two.

nice summary! there is also a lot of info out there on the filtration process and the options there but thats less important IMO if you know you are getting a legit brand that took that into account in the first place

Isolates are the whey to go! I've been using Synthetek's SynthePURE WPI and have to say nothing compares!

Originally Posted by feinburgrl

Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate.

Concentrates contain a low level of fat and cholesterol but, in general, have higher levels of bioactive compounds, and carbohydrates in the form of lactose — they are 29%–89% protein by weight.

Isolates are processed to remove the fat, and lactose, but are usually lower in bioactivated compounds as well — they are 90%+ protein by weight. Both of these types are mild to slightly milky in taste.

Hydrolysates are predigested, partially hydrolyzed whey proteins that, as a consequence, are more easily absorbed, but their cost is generally higher.[8] Highly-hydrolysed whey may be less allergenic than other forms of whey.[10] They are very bitter in taste.

If you can save $15 on whey that has 85% whey then 90% then go for it. You can use that money on good quality food. You will not see a different between the two.

Good basic post. I switched my pwo protein to hydrolysates by BNRG called Proto Whey. I loved it and used it for well over a year after speaking with Monica Brandt, Scott and the creator of this product at the Arnold in 2010.

However, earlier this year I began to have various GI issues and started to think it was dairy. I would have issues after my fav cheesecake, even a glass of milk with occasional cheat day pancakes. But when I cut out all dairy it continued until someone suggested ALRI Humapro.

I said I see the Humapro ad and it seems interesting. But it has no calories and I'll miss my chocolate, peanut butter & banana pwo shake!

I have been using Humapro for 4 months now and will never go back to whey. I am leaner, fuller, harder with no initial changed in diet and training and no more "bloated belly"!

Go with Isolates or if you want go even better, go with something Pepto-Pro. I have to use higher quality protein because lower qualities destroy my stomach.

Originally Posted by bikeswimlive

Go with Isolates or if you want go even better, go with something Pepto-Pro. I have to use higher quality protein because lower qualities destroy my stomach.

"PeptoPro is a casein hydrolysate produced from milk protein. Casein is enzymatically hydrolyzed peptides using a new and patented debitterizing process. This makes it the first hydrolyzed protein that can easily be used in a protein shake."

Stop sucking on a cows udder! Cannot beat ALRI Humapro. NOPE!

I too was a skeptic. Didn't wanna give up my Choco/PB/'nana MILKshake.

My GI system said thank you Black! BA's fuller, leaner, and now more muscular 5 weeks into keto down 13 fat pounds, lean mass up 3-4 pounds!