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What is WHEY PROTEIN?

Whey protein is a high-quality protein derived from cow's milk. Whey protein is one of the richest known sources of naturally occurring branched-chain amino acids - leucine, isoleucine and valine. Compared to many other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis, whey protein delivers more essential amino acids to the body and is absorbed quickly and efficiently.

Who benefits from WHEY PROTEIN?

Whey protein consumption is worth consideration by those who are physically active and want to optimize protein intake and improve body composition. Research shows that consuming a high quality protein like whey in combination with resistance exercise can boost the rate at which the body makes lean muscle mass which may improve body composition. In fact, a combination of whey protein intake and resistance exercise yields better results compared to either of the two alone or combining resistance training with drinking a beverage that contains only carbohydrates.

Where do I find WHEY PROTEIN?

Foods containing whey protein: dairy-based beverages, yogurt, nutrition and energy bars, ready-to-drink beverages, powder for smoothies and shakes, beverage mixes and meal replacements. Research shows that consuming at least 20g of whey protein following resistance exercise can result in an increase in muscle protein synthesis in healthy adults.

TOOLS:

Whey Protein and Your Post-Workout Nutrition Recovery (PDF: 280K)

Whey Protein and Satiety (PDF: 811KB)

Advertorial: Add Some Muscle to Your Diet with Whey Protein (PDF: 1.23 MB)

Client Education Tool: Whey Protein, Why and How? (PDF: 1.08 MB)

Whey Protein FAQ (PDF: 956 KB)

Research Update: Benefits of Whey Protein on Muscle (PDF: 224.16KB)

Emerging Health Benefits of Dairy Proteins, Dairy Council Digest
Volume 77, Number 4 July/August 2006
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Emerging Health Benefits of Whey, Dairy Council Digest
Volume 74, Number 6 November/December 2003
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USDEC Monograph: Whey Products and Sports Nutrition (PDF: 306 KB)

USDEC Monograph: Whey Proteins and Body Composition (PDF: 306 KB)

ADDITIONAL LINKS:

www.healthywhey.org

www.wheyproteininstitute.org

www.innovatewithdairy.com