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Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate (WPC), [[Whey_protein_isolate|isolate]] (WPI), and [[hydrolysate]] (WPH). |
Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate (WPC), [[Whey_protein_isolate|isolate]] (WPI), and [[hydrolysate]] (WPH). |
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Concentrates typically a low (but still significant) level of fat cholesterol but, in general, have higher levels of bioactive compounds |
Concentrates typically a low (but still significant) level of fat and cholesterol but, in general, have higher levels of bioactive compounds as well as carbohydrates in the form of lactose — they are only 29%–89% protein by weight. |
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Revision as of 19:06, 17 October 2011
Whey protein concentrate is the cheapest and most common form of whey protein. Whey protein concentrate is a common athletic supplement used to increase dietary protein intake, often with the goal of maximizing muscle hypertrophy.
Whey protein typically comes in three major forms: concentrate (WPC), isolate (WPI), and hydrolysate (WPH).
Concentrates typically a low (but still significant) level of fat and cholesterol but, in general, have higher levels of bioactive compounds as well as carbohydrates in the form of lactose — they are only 29%–89% protein by weight.