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Answers to Frequently Asked Whey Isolate Protein Questions

Q1: What is whey isolate protein made up of, and how does it differ from other proteins?

A1: Whey protein isolate is a milk-based protein that has the highest yield of protein available in Canada.

• Whey protein isolate is a fast-acting protein, and because of its unique properties it's the easiest protein for your muscles to absorb.
• Often referred to as the "gold standard" of protein powders, whey isolate protein is more nutritious than other proteins, and contains more amino acids and health promoting benefits. Whey isolate also contains fewer fats, carbohydrates, and lactose than other proteins.
• Because whey isolate is more pure than whey concentrate blends, it tends to be more expensive.

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Q2: How and when should whey isolate be taken for optimal results?

A2: Whey isolate protein is a fast-acting protein, which makes it ideal for:

• Building and repairing muscles
• Increasing energy
• Repairing cells in the body

The best time to take whey isolate is in the morning, pre-workout, or post-workout. It can be mixed with water, or incorporated into a "shake" or "smoothie" using milk/juice, yogurt and various fruits. It can also be used in baking.

If you want to maintain a healthy body weight or lose fat...

• The best time to take whey isolate protein is in the morning or pre-workout.

If you want to build lean muscle...

• The best time to take whey protein isolate is in the morning or pre-workout.

If you are a bodybuilder who wants to gain weight...

• The best time to take whey isolate protein is pre-workout.

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Q3: What are the advantages/disadvantages of whey isolate?

A3: While whey isolate protein powder is considered the "gold standard" of protein powders, it's up to you to weigh the advantages of whey isolate protein with the disadvantages of whey isolate protein to determine if it's right for you.

Advantages of whey isolate protein powders include:

• Whey isolate is more pure than whey blends, containing 90% or more protein per serving.
• Whey isolate has few fats, carbohydrates, or lactose than other proteins (some have zero carbohydrates, zero fats and zero lactose!)
• Whey isolate is more easily absorbed by the muscles than other proteins.
• Some studies show that whey isolate may boost the immune system.

Disadvantages of whey isolate protein powders include:

• Whey protein isolate can be more expensive than whey blends
• Whey isolate may not provide more muscle, weight gain, and size than whey blends.

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