Whey isolate; what does it do?

What makes whey isolate different and how does it differ from whey protein in general? In short, an additional purification process is carried out during the production of whey isolate. This additional purification process ensures that whey isolate contains a higher percentage of protein than other forms of whey protein. The higher percentage in proteins is therefore the reason that whey isolate is popular among many athletes. Proteins contribute to the growth of muscle mass and proteins also help the recovery of muscles after a workout. It is therefore important for avid athletes to get enough protein.

In addition, whey isolate contains almost no carbohydrates and fats. This makes whey isolate a favorite choice for athletes who are on a diet or who want to consume as little fat and carbohydrates as possible for other training goals.

Protein isolate, concentrate or hydrolyzate?

Confusion can sometimes arise between the terms whey isolate, whey concentrate and whey hydrolyzate. All three are forms of whey protein, but differ in composition. Whey protein is created by continuously filtering the liquid that remains during the production of cheese at a cold temperature. After filtering 9 times, whey concentrate is created and then after filtering 13 times, whey isolate is created. To make whey hydrolyzate from this, enzymes are added to the whey isolate, this makes it faster to digest. The difference also relates in particular to the protein content of the products. Of the three, whey isolate is the one with the highest protein content and in addition, whey isolate is also virtually lactose, carbohydrate, fat and cholesterol free. This makes whey isolate a particularly popular option for people with lactose intolerance.

Whey protein isolate shakes

Isolate shakes are an easy way to get enough protein. At the same time, with the whey protein isolate shakes you get fewer fats and carbohydrates than when you choose a different type of whey shake. Depending on your training goal, this can be a nice side effect. For some, this may also be the reason for choosing a different type of shake despite the high percentage of proteins. Another point that distinguishes isolate shakes is the thickness. Due to the extra purification process, most isolate shakes are slightly thinner than other whey protein shakes. It is of course entirely up to you what you prefer!

We also advise athletes with a high metabolism (a fast metabolism) to opt for a different type of protein shake. Because whey isolate is so pure and easily digestible, this can lead to someone with a rapid burn that the whey isolate is absorbed too quickly and 'flush'. This means that the substances are digested too quickly by the body and then leave the body too quickly. In order to provide your body and muscles with proteins for longer, we therefore recommend that you choose a different form of proteins in the case of a rapid combustion.

Which whey isolate should I choose?

A frequently asked question: Which whey isolate should I choose and which is the best choice for me? The answer to this is less easy to give and therefore depends on your training goals. It is advisable to think carefully about your goals in advance and to set a budget for yourself. Whey isolate is usually in a higher price range than other whey proteins. Furthermore, factors that you can pay attention to are the nutritional value of the different types of protein isolate and the amino acids.

There is plenty of choice because many of the larger brands have a whey isolate variant, for example, we have products from M Double You , Performance Sports Nutrition and Nutrend .