Isolate Or Concentrate: Which Whey For Me?

            Whey protein has long been used by bodybuilders and other fitness enthusiasts to help build muscle mass without adding fat.  It is available as Whey Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Isolate, but which one is right for you?  As with any supplement program, that depends on your goals as well as your wallet.  Here are some facts about both.

 

            Whey Protein Isolate is the purest form of the product and generally is between 90 98 percent pure.  As such, it is the more expensive of the two forms of the product.  Whey Protein Isolate is the most easily absorbed of the two and will add mass at a faster rate than concentrate.  It also contains only about one percent lactose and is highly recommended for athletes who are lactose intolerant.

 

            Whey Protein Concentrate can be found in forms that contain anywhere from 70 percent to 85 percent pure whey protein. As with the more pure form, it too is derived from milk.  Both contain a certain amount of carbohydrates, fats and other trace ingredients. Being somewhat less pure, the concentrated form is less expensive than Whey Protein Isolate.

 

            The are a large number of companies that manufacture both forms of whey and it is readily available from a number of sources including dealsinbulk.com, a discount supplier of supplements.  Among the leading manufacturers are the following:

 

Optimum Nutrition

4EverFit

American Sports Nutrition

Cytosport

Ultimate Nutrition

ProLab

 

            There are many conflicting theories regarding the cost /benefit analysis of using Isolate versus Concentrate or even a combination or blending of both.  It is general believed that the more serious the bodybuilder, the more he or she will lean toward the Isolate.  Both are available in a number of forms, quantities and, of course, flavors.

 

            The side effects of whey protein, as the saying goes, "it's all good." 

Whey protein use has been credited with preventing prostate cancer and breast cancer as well as contributing to weight loss and a boost to the user's immune system.  The generally recommended daily amount of whey is about one gram per pound of body weight.  As with anything, too much is no good.  Overuse can affect the athlete's liver function.

 

            For more information on whey protein and other fitness information, go to www.dealsinbulk.com

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