Category Archives: Whey Protein

The Gastrointestinal Effects of Whey

Evidence suggests that high protein diets are beneficial in weight loss. A number of studies have investigated the effects of high protein diets and found that they may decrease short term appetite, increase general satiety, and increase resting metabolic rate. … Continue reading

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Whey Protein: The Leucine Threshold

Powdered whey protein is a useful supplement. It provides a simple and cost effective solution to those wishing to increase protein intake. Whey protein holds a number of advantages over other proteins, and in particular, the proteins in whey have … Continue reading

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Casein and Dietary Fat Interactions

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Whey Protein Lowers Blood Pressure

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Whey, Casein and Soy Protein

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Three Easy Ways To Boost Antioxidant Intake (Tea, Herbs, Whey Protein)

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The High Insulin Response to Milk

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Whey Protein Isolate Versus Whey Protein Concentrate

Whey protein is one of the protein fractions present in cow’s milk. When milk is curdled during cheese making, the whey protein fractions separates from the casein fraction, and this can allow the whey protein to be isolated and freeze … Continue reading

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Whey Protein: Concentrate or Isolate?

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More on Whey Versus Casein Protein

Whey and casein are two proteins that are isolated from milk. They are available freeze dried as powders. Whey protein is popular amongst athletes for its skeletal muscle building effects. This relates to the high concentration of branched chain amino … Continue reading

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