Protein Questions

jennifernc88 · October 17, 2008

I've been tyring out various brands and flavors of Protein powder and have some questions...

1. What is the difference between whey and soy Protein? Is one better for bandsters?

2. Which matters more when choosing a protein, grams of carbs or sugar?

3. How do you know which is "bad" (concentrate) and "good" (isolate) protein? What is the difference between the two?

Jesangel76 · October 17, 2008

Hey there. I got some info from the internet. For me, whey Protein has a much better taste than soy and its easier to digest and absorb and it doesn't sit in your stomach as long as other Proteins. So, it's probably the wiser choice post-op. If you go to the Vitamin Shop or GNC, they have these whey Protein powders that you can make into shakes that taste VERY good. chocolate is the best in my opinion. Anyhoo, good luck and I hope this helps!

How does whey protein compare to soy protein?

A: Here are some of the differences between whey protein and soy protein.

Whey protein is a nutritionally complete protein. It contains bioactive ingredients, like immunoglobulins and lactoferrin, that help support the immune system.
Athletes prefer whey protein to soy protein due to its rich abundance of branched chain amino acids and its quick absorption rate. These are important to help repair and rebuild muscles after a workout or competitive event.
Whey protein has a fresh, neutral taste compared and will not change the taste of foods you add it to.
Whey protein does not contain isoflavones or any other components with potential hormonal effects.