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Whey Protein Isolate

Highly bioavailable protein.

Muscle Growth

Overview

Highly bioavailable protein.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Fast-absorbing complete protein with leucine.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Stimulates MPS

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Lactose if hydrolyzed
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            25–50 g

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTJ Appl Physiol · 2009

            Whey for MPS

            Tang JE, et al.

            18 young men

            Key findings

            Greater MPS than casein.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Whey Protein Isolate — Stimulates MPS

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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