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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 have 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. |
Concentrates typically have 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=What is Whey Protein|url=https://www.trueprotein.com.au/articles/what-is-whey-protein|website=True Protein|publisher=True Protein|accessdate=31 August 2015}}</ref> |
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Whey protein concentrate is the cheapest and most common form of whey protein, a byproduct of cheese production. Whey protein concentrate is a common Bodybuilding 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 have 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.[1]
- ^ "What is Whey Protein". True Protein. True Protein. Retrieved 31 August 2015.