Adequate protein consumption ensures steady strength gains for athletes and gym goers. But how much is too much? And what are the defining differences between protein powder products?
Our definitive guide will help you choose the supplement that is best for you.
Whey protein is derived from whey liquid - a by product of cheese production.
Whey protein occurs in 3 different forms dependent on processing.
Whey liquid is passed through a filter which collects the protein fractions - these are then dried to produce anhydrous whey concentrate.
Sugars and fat are removed from whey concentrate via
microfiltration or ion exchange to produce whey isolate.
Whey hydrolysate is pre-digested whey isolate.
Casein is a hydrophobic protein that forms the main protein in cheese.
Hydrophilic in nature, casein forms a gel like clot in the stomach which
results in slow digesion delivering a constant stream of protein over an
extended period.
Egg protein is produced by separating the egg albumin from the yolk and dehydrating the former.
Soy is a complete plant based protein.
It is available as both a concentrate and an isolate.
The former is roughly 70% protein and the latter 90% protein.
Carbohydrate-rich rice's protein base is separated and concentrated to form rice protein powder.
Derived from the yellow split pea, pea protein is particularly rich in muscle dense protein.
Hemp protein is derived directly from hemp seeds and is rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
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