What Is The Difference Between Whey Protein And Whey Isolate? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

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Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller

Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil

The amount of protein each contains. Concentrated whey protein is obtained in the first stage of the filtering process, and therefore it contains a certain amount of fats and carbohydrates, and therefore has a lower and more accessible value. Whey isolate, on the other hand, goes through more purification steps, containing very low amounts of fats and carbohydrates, and also being a little more expensive.

Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen

PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil

Both are obtained from milk, and the main difference will be in the concentration of proteins in the same portion. Whey isolate will have more protein than whey protein. Whey protein has more carbohydrates and fats, including lactose.

Expert opinion from Roseane M Silva

Master in Health Sciences, Bachelor in Nutrition · 7 years of experience · Brazil

Whey Protein Isolate is a source of the best essential proteins as it contains complete protein structures, free amino acids and peptides.

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