What does whey protien actually do?

quichebradford
quichebradford Posts: 327 Member
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
I see this on several of my friend's diaries. Can someone give me some more info on this?

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  • TeMpi
    TeMpi Posts: 53 Member
    It's a protein supplement often used in shakes or drinks. I'm unsure what the scientific differences are but, it's supposed to be more of a "natural" protein than the tradition protein supplements. However, I only consume whey protein because i'm a vegetarian. If I were not, I would eat all of my protein from lean meat and only consume whey protein if I were short in my protein goals for that day and couldn't eat anymore. :)

    I don't have a whole lot of knowledge but, I hope I was somewhat helpful.
  • msjac23
    msjac23 Posts: 140 Member
    Whey Protein provide your body with amino acids to kick-start your muscle recovery and growth process.
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    I actually drink it after my circuit training sessions. Our muscle tissues tear down when we exercise so it is important that we have our post workout snack after that is packed with protein. Muscle composed mainly of water & protein.
  • sandy2006
    sandy2006 Posts: 483 Member
    bump
  • bobbybdoe
    bobbybdoe Posts: 472 Member
    Help you hit protein macronutrient goals and helps with muscle recovery.
  • Calidaho
    Calidaho Posts: 110 Member
    My aunt is convinced that it is bad for you. That it bulks you up. My protein shakes have whey protein in them and I have lost very little muscle with my weight loss. Almost none of my weight loss has been muscle. If that's bulking up, I'll take it.
  • bobbybdoe
    bobbybdoe Posts: 472 Member
    My aunt is convinced that it is bad for you. That it bulks you up. My protein shakes have whey protein in them and I have lost very little muscle with my weight loss. Almost none of my weight loss has been muscle. If that's bulking up, I'll take it.

    Psssh, yo Aunt is misinfermed gurrrrl.
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    Here's a good video on what is and the purpose of whey protein... http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/whey.html
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    My aunt is convinced that it is bad for you. That it bulks you up. My protein shakes have whey protein in them and I have lost very little muscle with my weight loss. Almost none of my weight loss has been muscle. If that's bulking up, I'll take it.

    Psssh, yo Aunt is misinfermed gurrrrl.

    If only it was that easy right? xD
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    I've had a scoop in smoothies a few times since I can't eat meat right now. I use it as a protein supplement only. However, Mark drinks a protein drink with it every morning because he lifts weights. He swears by it.
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    It's a protein supplement often used in shakes or drinks. I'm unsure what the scientific differences are but, it's supposed to be more of a "natural" protein than the tradition protein supplements. However, I only consume whey protein because i'm a vegetarian. If I were not, I would eat all of my protein from lean meat and only consume whey protein if I were short in my protein goals for that day and couldn't eat anymore. :)

    I don't have a whole lot of knowledge but, I hope I was somewhat helpful.

    Whey comes from dairy milk, so do you consider yourself a lacto-vegetarian cause you're eating whey protein?
  • TeMpi
    TeMpi Posts: 53 Member
    It's a protein supplement often used in shakes or drinks. I'm unsure what the scientific differences are but, it's supposed to be more of a "natural" protein than the tradition protein supplements. However, I only consume whey protein because i'm a vegetarian. If I were not, I would eat all of my protein from lean meat and only consume whey protein if I were short in my protein goals for that day and couldn't eat anymore. :)

    I don't have a whole lot of knowledge but, I hope I was somewhat helpful.

    Whey comes from dairy milk, so do you consider yourself a lacto-vegetarian cause you're eating whey protein?

    Or just not a vegan.
  • TK421NotAtPost
    TK421NotAtPost Posts: 512 Member
    It's a protein supplement often used in shakes or drinks. I'm unsure what the scientific differences are but, it's supposed to be more of a "natural" protein than the tradition protein supplements. However, I only consume whey protein because i'm a vegetarian. If I were not, I would eat all of my protein from lean meat and only consume whey protein if I were short in my protein goals for that day and couldn't eat anymore. :)

    I don't have a whole lot of knowledge but, I hope I was somewhat helpful.

    Whey comes from dairy milk, so do you consider yourself a lacto-vegetarian cause you're eating whey protein?

    What a dilemma when you consider the fact that whey isolates are virtually lactose free...

    BTW, a previous poster mentioned that "Mark" drinks it in the mornings. Who is Mark? Mark Sisson? :smile:
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