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Whey Protein

Lactose intolerant – Should you avoid whey protein?

June 20, 2008 Whey Protein

Should you avoid Whey Protein if being lactose intolerant? To a certain degree that answer might be “yes, you should”, but read on. There are options and it requires you to read the nutrional information on the product labels in detail. Individuals with lactose intolerance should select a pure whey protein isolate. These Whey Proteins [...]

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Whey Protein and Physical Performance

June 10, 2008 Whey Protein

Whey protein has long been considered the leader among proteins for serious athletes who try to develop and sustain a lean, strong and well-defined body. Research studies have confirmed that Whey Protein is indeed the best protein for this purpose. Top athletes need more protein in their diet than a normal active person would need. [...]

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Soy protein versus Whey protein

June 2, 2008 Body Building

According to studies Soy protein and whey protein are supposed to be equally beneficial in promoting muscle gain. During the study, researchers at Indiana University’s School of Medicine in Evansville compared the early response of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and gain in muscle following the ingestion of the two protein sources after endurance exercise in [...]

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Review of Whey Protein Products

June 2, 2008 Whey Protein

We went to review a couple of Whey Proteins that are currently popular on the market. The protein powders were all reviewed and rated in a uniform way so that it is easier for you to compare. All product mixing was done with either a normal spoon or with a shaker bottle following the recommended [...]

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How is whey protein made and produced?

June 1, 2008 Whey Protein

By now you have probably read quite a bit about Whey Protein and the benefits it has to offer. But how is Whey Protein made? How is it produced at all? Whey protein is a by-product of the cheese making process. Like all dairy-based products Cheese is made following a specific procedure. Fresh milk gets [...]

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Whey Protein and Cholesterol

May 31, 2008 Weight Loss

I never reached really high Cholesterol levels when doing annual blood tests when having my physical. However, the overall Cholesterol levels were slowly edging up and so my doctor recommended I should start taking Zocor (or a generic for Zocor) to keep my Cholesterol under control before it gets into areas where damage is done. Heart [...]

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