WHEY PROTEIN POWDER

What Is Whey Protein And What Is It Made From?

Whey protein is essentially a protein that comes from milk. It’s popular among athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts and boasts a fast abortion and amino acid profile, which helps to support muscle growth, repair, and overall recovery. There are a few types of whey protein, each are made with different ingredients. Some whey protein powder is made up of a blend of whey concentrate and isolated protein.

Whey protein concentrate is a by-product of cheese production as the liquid part (whey) separates from the milk. It’s about 70 to 80% protein and contains a little lactose (milk sugar) and fat. Where whey protein isolate has undergone extra processing steps to further filter out the protein meaning it tends to contain 90% or more protein. There is also clear whey protein which is made from hydrolysed whey isolate, with each serving containing 21 g of hydrolysed whey protein isolate.

What are the benefits of whey protein?

There are several benefits of taking whey protein. Primarily, it supports muscle growth and repair. Whey protein also contains all the essential amino acids needed for muscle development and can help support recovery from intense training.

Some types of whey, such as whey protein isolate, are lower in lactose than others, which is ideal for anyone who finds that whey might affect their gut health. For anyone who is tracking their macros or following a low-fat diet, choosing clear whey protein powder is a great option. Check out our guide on if you’re getting started with whey protein.

Healthspan Elite Whey Protein Blends

We offer a few types of whey protein with all different flavours, from chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, all with various ingredients and protein levels. Choose from our ultimate whey protein, clear, or mass gain blends.

Our Ultimate Whey Protein Blend offers 24g of protein per serving with 5.7g of naturally occurring BCAAs, and digestive enzymes for better absorption. Made with a blend of whey concentrate and isolate proteins, it supports your everyday fitness and muscle growth goals. As well, our chocolate flavour won the Men’s Fitness Award for the Best Whey Protein.

To support muscle gains, our Mass Gain Protein contains 28g of protein per serving, alongside a high 78g of carbs. Designed for bodybuilders to help you gain mass and muscle with added digestive enzymes.

While these whey proteins are made to be mixed with liquids such as milk to create a thicker milk shake, our Clear Whey Protein Isolate is a lighter and more refreshing powder. Designed to be mixed with water, it’s an innovative alternative with 21g of protein per serving.

Should You Drink Whey Protein Every Day?

There are currently no widely recognised concerns associated with consuming whey protein on a daily basis. However, it’s important to follow the recommended dose on the protein powder packaging. UK dietary guidelines recommend 0.75g of protein per kg of bodyweight daily - about 56g for men and 45g for women. But if you play sports or are an athlete, your protein needs increase to between 1.2-2g per kg of bodyweight per day. Depending on what whey protein you choose and the protein dosage, you should mix 1-2 scoops with a liquid to achieve the serving size. 21-24g of protein only need 1 scoop, where the higher levels of protein suggest 2 scoops. For more information, check out our guide on how much protein you need.

To make whey protein easier to drink whether you’re at home or on the go, our Protein Shaker, comes with a mixer net to avoid lumps and a detachable storage compartment for your powders.