Whey protein
A fast-digesting complete protein; protein is the most satiating macronutrient and helps preserve lean mass during weight loss.
Benefits
A complete, rapidly digested, leucine-rich protein that supports muscle-protein synthesis and recovery and makes hitting protein targets easy.
Risks
Contains lactose (less in isolate) and can upset intolerant stomachs; milk-protein allergy applies. Excess simply adds calories without extra benefit.
Informational only — not medical advice.
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Where to buy
Popular Whey protein products on Amazon. Not medical advice — talk to a clinician before starting a supplement.
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Research (4)
- Improving sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of whey protein supplementation with or without resistance training Wang et al. (2024) PubMed ↗
- Whey Protein Supplementation with or without Vitamin D on Sarcopenia-Related Measures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Nasimi et al. (2023) PubMed ↗
- Whey protein supplementation and its potentially adverse effects on health: a systematic review Vasconcelos et al. (2021) PubMed ↗
- Protein, amino acids and obesity treatment Simonson et al. (2020) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
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