Protien powder/ Whey powder whats the difference?

JillyBeanMcCullough

Just curious...Is there a difference?

rumpusparable

There are many types of protein powders, whey is just one type.

lipglossjunky73

Whey is dairy.... So if you are vegan, that is one difference. While I am not completely vegan anymore, I like using a vegan prootein powder called Sum Warrior.

x12jenar13x

whey is pretty much a fast release protein. It's ideal for pre or post workout. Then you have casein protein which is a slow release protein, ideal for your non workout day and before bed.

x12jenar13x

for got to add something. protein powder shake is the same. it's what kind of protein powder do you want. Fast acting or slow acting or both.

pretentiouskate

whey is pretty much a fast release protein. It's ideal for pre or post workout. Then you have casein protein which is a slow release protein, ideal for your non workout day and before bed.

Most vegans know this, but both whey and casein are milk products.

foot2wood

whey is pretty much a fast release protein. It's ideal for pre or post workout. Then you have casein protein which is a slow release protein, ideal for your non workout day and before bed.

Most vegans know this, but both whey and casein are milk products.

I could be wrong, but i always thought Casein was an egg product. Just looked it up and i guess i was wrong. I could swear i once read Casein was an egg product. Anyhow, now i'm also informed. LOL

ZombieSlayer

All whey powder is protein powder. Not all protein powder is whey.

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Create your own custom mix of proteins, carbs, fats, and/or other supplements with your own choice of flavor and sweetener... GMO free vegan and omnivore options.

ValerieMartini2Olives

whey is pretty much a fast release protein. It's ideal for pre or post workout. Then you have casein protein which is a slow release protein, ideal for your non workout day and before bed.

I'm glad someone said "before bed." When it's like 7pm or so, if I hadn't had enough protein during the day, I'll have a whey protein shake around that time. I go to bed between 9-9:30.

Masterdo

whey is pretty much a fast release protein. It's ideal for pre or post workout. Then you have casein protein which is a slow release protein, ideal for your non workout day and before bed.

Whey is fast only when compared to casein in fact. For timing purposes (like pre-workout or if you are adamant about fast post workout), whey is much much too slow to make a difference.

The only real fast release proteins that I'm aware of would be pure amino acids or whey hydrolysate. And even that takes 60-80 minutes to enter the blood stream.

Check point 8 here : http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_nutrition/the_top_10_post_workout_nutrition_myths