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When it comes to whey protein, you have three main choices: whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate and whey protein hydrolysate. Although they all begin life the same way, each of these options is processed in different ways and, therefore, offers a slightly different end-product. In this post, however, we're going to focus specifically on whey protein isolate. What, exactly, is it? How does it differ from the other whey offerings? Most pressingly, should you be taking it? Where It...

Whey protein is typically thought of as having a fairly limited scope of use. In the minds of most people, it's a way to build muscle. A smaller number realize the potential of whey to also help with weight-loss efforts. But, in truth, this is only a very small picture of all that whey has to offer. Bundled up with all that protein, we find other oft-forgotten nutrients that can help to support numerous biological functions. Among these many under-appreciated uses, modern research has foun...

Whey protein is typically thought of as having a fairly limited scope of use. In the minds of most people, it's a way to build muscle. A smaller number realize the potential of whey to also help with weight-loss efforts. But, in truth, this is only a very small picture of all that whey has to offer. Bundled up with all that protein, we find other oft-forgotten nutrients that can help to support numerous biological functions. Among these many under-appreciated uses, modern research has foun...

Whey protein is, by far, one of the most common supplements out there. The simple powder, available in a wide range of types and flavors, is offered by a huge number of companies and used by ton of athletes and casual exercisers – all hoping to use whey to accomplish their individual goals. Interestingly, though, many people don't actually know all that much about whey. What, exactly, is it? Where does it come from? How is it made? Most importantly: why does it matter? Understanding how...

Whey protein is, by far, one of the most common supplements out there. The simple powder, available in a wide range of types and flavors, is offered by a huge number of companies and used by ton of athletes and casual exercisers – all hoping to use whey to accomplish their individual goals. Interestingly, though, many people don't actually know all that much about whey. What, exactly, is it? Where does it come from? How is it made? Most importantly: why does it matter? Understanding how...

It's pretty widely accepted that whey protein is a highly beneficial supplement – regardless of your exact fitness goals. The powder has been shown to support weight loss, muscle growth, healthy blood sugar levels, and even proper immune function. So, its benefits really aren't a hot topic for debate. What is pretty frequently the focus of arguments, though, is the issue of timing. When is the best time to take whey protein? Interestingly, there is pretty solid evidence for both the pre- a...

It's pretty widely accepted that whey protein is a highly beneficial supplement – regardless of your exact fitness goals. The powder has been shown to support weight loss, muscle growth, healthy blood sugar levels, and even proper immune function. So, its benefits really aren't a hot topic for debate. What is pretty frequently the focus of arguments, though, is the issue of timing. When is the best time to take whey protein? Interestingly, there is pretty solid evidence for both the pre- a...

As we’ve discussed before, there are plenty of whey protein powders available to you – and many have similar talking points. But you may have also noticed that Naked Nutrition is committed to bringing you the absolute best. In our quest to do so, we routinely compare ourselves to similar brands, just to make sure we’re doing a good job. This week, we’re going to take a look at Tera’s whey protein line and see how Naked Nutrition stacks up.   A Little about Tera’s Tera’s offers severa...

As we’ve discussed before, there are plenty of whey protein powders available to you – and many have similar talking points. But you may have also noticed that Naked Nutrition is committed to bringing you the absolute best. In our quest to do so, we routinely compare ourselves to similar brands, just to make sure we’re doing a good job. This week, we’re going to take a look at Tera’s whey protein line and see how Naked Nutrition stacks up.   A Little about Tera’s Tera’s offers severa...

You would think that whey protein would be a pretty easy to understand topic, right? I mean, how complicated can whey really be? As it turns out, though, there are several different types of whey available to you. What's the difference? Which type is best? Whey Concentrate Here we have the most basic of the whey protein types, concentrate. To understand it, we first need to take a look at how whey – regardless of type – is made. You start with milk. Some sort of curdling agent, like ...