TYPICAL AMINO ACID PROFILE (Per 100g Protein)
| Content | PER 100 g PRODUCT | PER SERVING 30 g | *RI% (PER SERVING) |
| Energy | 1657 kJ/391 kcal | 497 kJ/117 kcal | 6% |
|
Fat of which - Saturated |
4,5 g 3,8 g |
1,35 g 1,1g |
2% 6% |
|
Carbohydrates of which - Sugars |
3,7 g 0g |
1,1g 0g |
0% 0% |
| Protein | 84 g | 25 g | 50% |
| Salt | 0,29 | 0,06 g | 1% |
EAAs: Essential Amino Acids
| L-Isoleucine (BCAA) | 6 901mg |
| L-Leucine (BCAA) | 11 038mg |
| L-Valine (BCAA) | 6 721mg |
| L-Lysine | 8 101mg |
| L-Methionine | 1 957mg |
| L-Phenylalanine | 3 581mg |
| L-Histidine | 1 669mg |
| L-Threonine | 5 947mg |
| L-Tryptophan | 921mg |
NAAs: Non-essential Amino Acids
| L-Alanine |
4 848mg |
| L-Arginine |
3 292mg |
| L-Asparctic Acid | 10 865mg |
| L-Cystine | 2 579mg |
| L-Glutamic Acid | 17 018mg |
| Glycine | 2 185mg |
| L-Proline | 5 485mg |
| L-Serine | 4 006mg |
| L-Tyrosine | 2 886mg |
ARE WHEY PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS SAFE?
The bottom line is that the benefits of using whey protein far outweigh the risks as long as it is taken in recommended dosages. Whey protein is a healthy way to add more protein to your diet. Most people can take whey protein supplements without suffering from adverse side effects.
What is Whey Protein?
Protein is one of the three macronutrients that the body needs to sustain in life. There are many types of protein which we will discuss further in our article. Whey protein constitutes almost 80% of the milk protein and it is one of the fast absorbing proteins.
What are the types of protein available in the market?
Whey – Due to fast absorption…
- Immediately after a workout
- When muscles are most in need of fast replenishment
- To begin the process of repairing and growing
- Between meals or when meals do not contain enough Protein
What are the different types of whey protein?
There are three types of whey protein:
- Whey Concentrate: Whey protein concentrate contains approx. 80% of protein and contains traces of fat, lactose or other compounds. Whey concentrates are more economical per gram of protein.
- Whey Isolate: As compared to whey concentrates, whey isolates contain almost 90% of protein and is fairly low in fat, sugar, and lactose. Hence, whey isolate packs more protein than concentrate. It is usually expected to include in the fitness athletes diet.
- Whey Hydrolysate: Whey Hydrolysate is isolates or concentrates which are being broken into amino acids for faster absorption and improve bioavailability. Thus, it is higher in price per gram as compared to the whey isolate and concentrates.
What is the best time to have a protein shake?
The best time to have protein shake is in the morning during your breakfast time or pre-workout to help improve your performance and post-workout i.e. within 30 minutes of your workout to help protect your muscles from breakdown.