Whey protein
A fast-absorbing protein powder, ideal for meeting your daily protein requirements.
Benefits
- Promotes muscle recovery and repair
- Helps you meet your daily protein requirements
- Helps maintain muscle mass whilst losing weight
Where to buy
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Precautions
A food supplement; not a substitute for a balanced diet. Take care if you are lactose intolerant (opt for an isolate) or have a milk protein allergy.
Recommended dosage
1.6 to 2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight per day (from all sources combined)
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Did you know?
Whey protein stimulates muscle protein synthesis to a greater extent after exercise than casein or soya, an effect linked to its rapid digestion.
What the studies say
This ISSN study emphasises that protein intake, particularly around the time of physical exercise, is crucial for stimulating the synthesis and maintenance of muscle mass. It indicates that supplementation is a practical way of meeting daily protein requirements (often 1.4–2.0 g/kg/day, or even more depending on individual goals) whilst controlling calorie intake. The study highlights the effectiveness of rapidly digested proteins, rich in essential amino acids and leucine, in stimulating muscle growth, with optimal doses of 20–40 g per serving, ideally spread throughout the day.
Jäger R, Kerksick CM, Campbell BI, Cribb PJ, Wells SD, Skwiat TM, Purpura M, Ziegenfuss TN, Ferrando AA, Arent SM, Smith-Ryan AE, Stout JR, Arciero PJ, Ormsbee MJ, Taylor LW, Wilborn CD, Kalman DS, Kreider RB, Willoughby DS, Hoffman JR, Krzykowski JL, Antonio J. — (2017) — View the source study
Pairs well with
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