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How does whey protein compare to soy protein?

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Whey protein is a nutritionally complete protein. It contains bioactive ingredients, like immunoglobulins and lactoferrin, that help support the immune system. Athletes prefer whey protein to soy protein due to its rich abundance of branched chain amino acids and its quick absorption rate. These are important to help repair and rebuild muscles after a workout or competitive event. Whey protein has a fresh, neutral taste compared and will not change the taste of foods you add it to.

How does whey protein compare to other types of proteins?

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Purity Whey protein is a very high quality complete protein with rich amounts of all the essential amino acids. Whey protein isolate is the purest form of whey protein, which is why it is absorbed so quickly and efficiently into the body. Click here to view a table listing various protein sources and their protein quality scores. As you will see, all of the commonly used protein quality-scoring methods show whey protein to be an excellent, high quality source of protein.

What is whey protein?

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Whey protein is a high quality protein powder from cow's milk. Milk has two proteins: Casein (approximately 80%) and Whey Protein (approximately 20%). Whey protein is more soluble than casein and also has a higher quality rating. It is often referred to as the "Gold Standard" of protein as it is the most nutritious protein available.

I eat a lot of fish, chicken, eggs, soy and beef. Why do I still need whey protein?

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Healthy diets should regularly include high quality, low fat sources of protein, like whey protein. Calories do count and you want to make sure that you are getting the most benefit from the calories you consume. Compared to other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis whey protein isolate delivers more essential amino acids to the body but without the fat or cholesterol.

What is the difference between soy protein and whey protein?

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Soy protein comes from soybeans, which is a legume-a source of carbohydrate. There are several problems with soy protein. The protein from soy is not complete -it is missing one of the essential amino acids, called methionine. Most soy protein powders are fortified with this amino acid, making it complete. However it is important to know that most soy protein products are processed using hexane and other toxic chemicals, which are not safe for the body.

What is the source of Whey Protein and how is it Manufactured?

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Webber Naturals™ Low Carb Whey Protein is sourced from pasteurized milk and is cross-flow ultra-filtered and micro-filtered at low temperature to create a high quality low fat and low lactose protein. The processing at low temperatures ensures that the final product is free of denatured material.

Can I get enough whey protein by drinking milk?

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Milk is a highly nutritious beverage however, it only contains about 1% of whey protein. In order to get all the benefits of whey protein, you need to take a concentrated whey protein powder like whey protein isolate.

What individual components are found in whey protein?

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Whey protein is a combination of a number of individual protein components. In recent years new technology has allowed manufacturers to isolate and further purify many of these for use in new and exciting nutrition and oral care products. Click on any of the individual whey protein components below to learn more about their unique properties and benefits.

How much fat and cholesterol are in whey protein?

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BiPro whey protein isolate contains less than 0.5 grams of fat per serving and only 5 milligrams of cholesterol. It is a healthy choice for individuals on a reduced fat diet. The American Heart Association standards suggest you limit cholesterol intake to less than 300 milligrams per day.

Is whey protein easy to digest?

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Whey protein is a soluble, very easy to digest protein. It quickly enters the body to provide the important essential amino acids needed to nourish muscles and other body tissues. This is one of the reasons it is a common ingredient in infant formula and protein supplements for medical use.

What is hydrolyzed whey protein?

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When whey protein is hydrolyzed the protein chains are broken down into smaller segments called "peptides". Hydrolyzed whey protein is still a high quality protein however, it is less likely to cause an allergic reaction than non-hydrolyzed whey protein. It is most commonly used in infant formulas and specialty protein supplements for medical use.

What are the side effects of taking whey protein?

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There are no documented side effects provided a person does not have an allergy to dairy proteins or does not need to restrict dairy products for medical reasons. If you are allergic to dairy proteins please consult with a physician prior to consuming any type of whey protein.

Q. What is the difference between bioactive whey protein and other whey proteins?

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A. Bioactive whey protein has been shown to differ from other whey proteins in its effect upon the immune system. Specifically, scientific studies on other whey proteins have not shown the same immune stimulating effects that are seen with bioactive whey protein. Bioactive whey protein is has been extensively studied in the clinical literature. Comparing bioactive whey protein to other commercial whey proteins clearly shows the superiority of bioactive whey protein.

Is soy sauce a good source for soy protein?

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Although soy sauce is a product of the soybean (fermented soy) and tends to liven up many of our favorite dishes, it contains only 1 to 2 grams of soy protein per tablespoon and is high in sodium. If it's soy protein you're looking for, good sources include soy burgers, soymilk, and isolated soy protein powders.

Is there a difference between whey protein concentrate and isolate?

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Yes, there may be a large difference between the two. Whey protein isolate is the most pure and concentrated form of whey protein available. It contains 90% or more protein and very little (if any) fat and lactose. Whey protein concentrate has anywhere between 29% and 89% protein depending upon the product. As the protein level in whey protein concentrate decreases the amounts of fat and/or lactose usually increase.

Is whey protein good for athletes and people who exercise?

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Whey protein is a high quality, complete protein, with all the essential amino acids. Whey protein is also the richest known source of naturally occurring branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine). These are important for active individuals, individuals who exercise and professional athletes.

Is whey protein compatible with a low-carbohydrate diet?

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Yes. Whey protein is not only compatible with low-carbohydrate diets it is an ideal choice. Be sure to select whey protein isolate which provides high quality protein without the carbohydrates and fat often limited in low carbohydrate diets.
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