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There's lots of good stuff in whey protein supplements – not just protein. But, thanks to those other components, sometimes concerns or misconceptions tend to pop up. The fat content of whey, for example, has raised some concerns over the cholesterol in whey protein. Let's take a closer look at the fats in whey and see how these can influence your cholesterol levels. First, though, we need to discuss the different types of whey and their individual nutritional content. Concentrates and ...

It may seem, at first glance, that protein supplements are, just that, protein supplements. After all, how complicated can it really be? So, it may be tempting to gravitate toward the cheap protein supplements. Unfortunately, these products are not just “cheap” in terms of price; the manufacturers have to pull some pretty shady tricks to keep the prices low. Ultimately, those inexpensive protein supplements end up being “cheap” when it comes to quality, too. But how do you know the differe...

It may seem, at first glance, that protein supplements are, just that, protein supplements. After all, how complicated can it really be? So, it may be tempting to gravitate toward the cheap protein supplements. Unfortunately, these products are not just “cheap” in terms of price; the manufacturers have to pull some pretty shady tricks to keep the prices low. Ultimately, those inexpensive protein supplements end up being “cheap” when it comes to quality, too. But how do you know the differe...

Whatever your sport is, you undoubtedly know that protein is important – even if you're only vaguely aware exactly why. So, like all athletes, fitness enthusiasts and generally health-minded individuals, you do everything you can to make sure you're getting as much of the macro nutrient that you need. For most people, this isn't really much of a problem. Meat, fish, dairy, as well as whey and casein powders are all rich sources of protein that can be used by your average omnivore. But what...

Whatever your sport is, you undoubtedly know that protein is important – even if you're only vaguely aware exactly why. So, like all athletes, fitness enthusiasts and generally health-minded individuals, you do everything you can to make sure you're getting as much of the macro nutrient that you need. For most people, this isn't really much of a problem. Meat, fish, dairy, as well as whey and casein powders are all rich sources of protein that can be used by your average omnivore. But what...

You would expect that the ingredients list on your whey protein supplement would be pretty short, right? I mean... it's whey protein. So it really should just contain whey. But, of course, that's not how things go. Tons of other ingredients and additives are thrown into the common whey protein supplement. And the situation is made even more complex and confusing by the addition of countless adjectives. Ingredients can be “isolated,” “concentrated,” “hydrolysated” and so on. For now, tho...

You would expect that the ingredients list on your whey protein supplement would be pretty short, right? I mean... it's whey protein. So it really should just contain whey. But, of course, that's not how things go. Tons of other ingredients and additives are thrown into the common whey protein supplement. And the situation is made even more complex and confusing by the addition of countless adjectives. Ingredients can be “isolated,” “concentrated,” “hydrolysated” and so on. For now, tho...

People tend to view sleep as a time of complete inactivity, during which your body is simply resting from the previous day. Perhaps because of this perceived slow-down, some individuals are hesitant to eat anything soon before bed for fear that it will somewhat automatically get packed away as fat. Here's the thing, though: that's not an accurate picture of sleep. And, because of this false impression, many are losing out on the true benefits of micellar casein – a sometimes overlooked milk p...

People tend to view sleep as a time of complete inactivity, during which your body is simply resting from the previous day. Perhaps because of this perceived slow-down, some individuals are hesitant to eat anything soon before bed for fear that it will somewhat automatically get packed away as fat. Here's the thing, though: that's not an accurate picture of sleep. And, because of this false impression, many are losing out on the true benefits of micellar casein – a sometimes overlooked milk p...

Cheap protein supplements can be pretty tempting. After all, you likely burn through plenty of protein over the course of a month. The idea, then, of being able to cut some costs probably sounds amazing. And, after all, protein is protein, right? If only. The reality is that manufacturers of cheap protein supplements use some pretty awful, counterproductive tricks to keep prices low. Ultimately, these inferior products could not only be holding you back from reaching your goals but a ch...