Whey Concentrate vs Whey Isolate

Urban_Princess
Urban_Princess Posts: 219 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hey MFP Community!

I'm sure there have been many posts about this but my trainer told me to look into having whey post-workout and I've been doing smoe research. ON Gold Standard seems to be the best there is (based on reviews). However, when I went into GNC the associate informed me about Whey Concentrate and Whey Isolates. Even though ON Gold Standard has WI, it also has WC and therefore isn't as good as getting a different brand. He showed me the GNC brand so i'm taking his advice with a grain of salt and that's why I'm asking the MFP community what you know, think and what your advice is.

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  • kramalicious
    kramalicious Posts: 143
    Hi, I can't say exactly what is the best choice for you, but I got my protein as the whey isolate from a website called The Protein Factory. Check them out, they have all kinds of protein powders, and if you can't find what you want, they'll make it for you . My husband was training for a 100 mile bike ride and found PF on a bike training website and said we had to order some. I had already been turned on by a weight lifting friend to the website. They also have good customer service so you might want to call them up and ask them your questions.
    And BTW I'll deal with a Protein shake that isn't the best flavor ever rather than getting one that is too flavored and sugary and tastes like a delicious shake. The more sugar I get the more I want.
  • Kanuenue
    Kanuenue Posts: 253 Member
    I was always told that as a general rule of thumb, go for isolates not concentrates. Concentrates are more manipulated to literally be more concentrated, and can be more likely to cause GI distress and unpleasant side effects in people.
  • _Resolve_
    _Resolve_ Posts: 735 Member
    I have this post workout

    http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/bodytech-whey-tech-vanilla-2-lb-powder/vs-2054#.UnwEO_mnHg8

    6 strawberry's
    1 banana
    5 ice cubes
    1/2 cup almond milk
    5 ounces greek no fat plain yogurt
    one scoop of this
  • stt43
    stt43 Posts: 487
    There isn't really any need to have a protein shake after workout. If you are already getting enough protein from food throughout the day then you're just wasting your money.
    If you did still decide you wanted to get one, quality is important, as is protein content and ingredients. There isn't much difference between concentrate and isolate, apart from if you are trying to hit your macros exactly as they have slightly different macros.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I wouldn't over-think it too much...
  • Urban_Princess
    Urban_Princess Posts: 219 Member
    I have this post workout

    http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/bodytech-whey-tech-vanilla-2-lb-powder/vs-2054#.UnwEO_mnHg8

    6 strawberry's
    1 banana
    5 ice cubes
    1/2 cup almond milk
    5 ounces greek no fat plain yogurt
    one scoop of this

    sounds good! I will try out the recipe!

    Thanks everyone for your tips! I will continue to do more research!
  • psych0kitty
    psych0kitty Posts: 313
    Sorry to not answer your question, but I've seen a lot of recommendations for plain old chocolate milk after a workout. Gets my vote. Santa Cruz makes a delicious (organic) chocolate syrup.
  • Adw7677
    Adw7677 Posts: 201 Member
    Isolates do seem to be better as far as macros are concerned. That is, if you need more protein and less carbs.

    I can't even hit half of my protein requirement without protein shakes. I don't really understand how someone over 100 pounds could meet their protein needs without a shake.

    Someone mentioned GI disturbances. If isolate is what keeps you from having gas that lifts you off the ground, then go with isolate.

    I have read a few things that make it seem like isolate is better than concentrate. But if concentrate is what you can afford or it's what you like or it fits your macros better, it should be fine.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I was always told that as a general rule of thumb, go for isolates not concentrates. Concentrates are more manipulated to literally be more concentrated, and can be more likely to cause GI distress and unpleasant side effects in people.

    That's interesting. I had heard that the isolates are the ones that use more non-organic chemicals.
  • Kanuenue
    Kanuenue Posts: 253 Member
    That's interesting. I had heard that the isolates are the ones that use more non-organic chemicals.

    I know you can get organic versions of both isolates and concentrates if that is a concern for you. But the isolates have smaller peptide sizes and are more easily absorbed for less GI issues that are pretty common (gas, bloating) with protein powders. I might have switched which one is more processed :ohwell: .
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,252 Member
    I wouldn't over-think it too much...
    This. Get your daily protein in and your golden.....food would be my choice.
  • Urban_Princess
    Urban_Princess Posts: 219 Member
    Sorry to not answer your question, but I've seen a lot of recommendations for plain old chocolate milk after a workout. Gets my vote. Santa Cruz makes a delicious (organic) chocolate syrup.

    don't apologize! alternatives are great! I just wanted to avoid certain foods because of the sugar (good or bad) due to my weight at the moment.

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