Whey protein is a convenient way to add protein to your daily nutrition, but the labels whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate can be confusing. Both come from whey, yet they differ in processing and composition.
What is whey protein concentrate?
Whey concentrate is filtered whey protein that generally retains more of the naturally occurring carbohydrate and fat from whey. Exact nutrition varies by formula and serving size.
What is whey protein isolate?
Whey isolate goes through additional processing to remove more non-protein components. This typically produces a powder with a higher proportion of protein by weight and less lactose, carbohydrate, and fat than many concentrates.
Which one should you choose?
The best option depends on your goals, dietary preferences, tolerance, taste preferences, and budget. If you want a protein-focused formula with less of the other components naturally present in whey, isolate can be a useful choice.
Look beyond the front label
Compare the serving size, grams of protein, ingredient list, allergens, and suggested use. No supplement replaces a balanced diet, sufficient calories, consistent training, recovery, and sleep.
The Don Advanced 100% Whey Protein Isolate provides 22g of whey protein isolate per serving and is available in chocolate and vanilla. Shop The Don Protein collection.
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