Whey Protein Isolate

Whey Protein is a naturally occurring protein source found in milk that has the highest biological value of all naturally occurring protein sources with a value of over 100. In addition to this, Whey Protein has the distinct advantage of also being one of the fastest digesting proteins, providing your body and muscles with large amounts of much needed amino acids very quickly after consumption. Whey Protein Isolate differs from cheaper Whey Protein Concentrate in that it has a significantly higher protein content due to its production, which can exceed 90 grams of protein per 100 grams of protein powder, which equates to a protein content of over 90%. At the same time, Whey Protein Isolate, unlike Whey Protein Concentrate, is very low in carbohydrates and fat, and there are even products that are practically completely fat- and carbohydrate-free.

Are there different types of Whey Protein Isolate?

Whey protein isolate available in the form of protein supplements is divided into ion-exchanged and microfiltered Whey protein isolate. Ion-exchanged Whey Protein Isolate is produced with the help of chemical processes that result in denaturation of the so-called protein microfractions that make up Whey Protein. Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate, on the other hand, is produced exclusively with the help of physical processes and without much heat, which means that there is no denaturation of the protein components it contains. What implications does this have for you as a user? If you are concerned solely with the amount of protein, these two isolate variants do not differ significantly. However, the pure protein content is not everything. Many of the protein microfractions and growth factors found in Whey Protein, such as alpha-lactalbumin, glycomacropeptides, beta-lactoglobulin, immunoglobulin G (IgG), lactoferrin, serum albumin, isozyme and lactoperoxidase, as well as IGF-1, TGF-1 and TGF-2, have numerous health benefits and positive effects on immune system function. In addition, these protein components can enhance physical performance and reduce catabolic cortisol levels. All of these benefits are lost in the production of ion-exchanged Whey Protein Isolate, which is why microfiltered Whey Protein Isolate is a better choice for health-conscious and performance-oriented athletes and bodybuilders.

For whom is Whey Protein Isolate particularly suitable?

In principle, all athletes who need a quickly digestible protein can benefit from the advantages of Whey Protein Isolate. Due to its very high protein content and its very low carbohydrate, fat and lactose content, this protein represents the Whey protein of choice for most bodybuilders during dieting and competition preparation. Since the lactose found in virtually all dairy products can promote unwanted water retention, Whey Protein Isolate's very low lactose content makes it very popular with all bodybuilders who value a hard muscle appearance. Even people who suffer from lactose intolerance and have to do without dairy products and Whey Protein Concentrate often do well with a certain amount of Whey Protein Isolate.

What are the best times to take Whey Protein Isolate?

• Taken before training, Whey Protein Isolate protects against exercise-induced catabolic muscle breakdown.
• Taken after training, Whey Protein Isolate stimulates rapid muscle growth due to its high content of branched-chain amino acids(BCAAs) and essential amino acids(EAAs) and promotes muscle recovery due to its high glutamine content.
• Taken in the morning after getting up, Whey Protein Isolate quickly provides the body with urgently needed amino acids after the nightly fasting phase.

What are the main benefits of Whey Protein Isolate?

• Very fast digestion and rapid delivery of large amounts of amino acids to the muscles
• Significantly higher protein content than Whey Protein Concentrate
• Lower fat and carbohydrate content than Whey Protein Concentrate
• Due to the minimal amount of lactose in limited quantities also suitable for people suffering from lactose intolerance
• Does not promote water retention and is therefore also suitable for competition preparation