How to Find the Best Whey Products

Whey is the key ingredient in many protein products, especially protein powders that are mixed into smoothies. Body builders tend to favor whey because it is so easily digested and contains amino acids that help build muscle mass. If you walk into a health food or supplements store you will be faced with a towering wall of whey products and it can be difficult to decide which one will work best for you. There are a few key things to look for that will help you choose the ideal whey product.

Instructions

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  Look at the price. You want to be able to get the best cost for dollar, but you also often get what you pay for. Weigh the other benefits or drawbacks of the whey powders you're considering and compare prices. If you are using a whey product regularly it can become quite expensive, so this is a very important part of the decision-making process.

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  Read the label to determine how easy the product will be to use. If you want to use the powder in a place where you do not have access to a blender, look for products that can be mixed with a spoon or shaken in a bottle.

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  Ask your friends or the clerk in the store which products taste the best. There is no point in investing in a whey product if it tastes so awful that you can't manage to get it down your throat. See if the products are available in a smaller or sample size so that you can test it out before committing to a large container of the product.

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  Look at the details on the packaging regarding the effectiveness of the protein in the product. You will want to know the yield of the product, which is the percentage of each serving comprising actual protein. The other key active ingredient you should look for is an abundance of amino acids. Amino acids are almost as important in your whey product as the protein yield. Amino acids will help with your muscle development and will also help boost your insulin production. If there is a detailed list of the amino acids on the packaging, the product likely has a good amino acid profile.

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  Determine how much of the product is filler. Any substance in the product that is not protein or amino acid should be considered filler. While some filler is necessary to keep the product intact, you should look for products with a low percentage of filler. Any additional fats and carbohydrates as well as flavoring can be considered filler. Luckily, if you've already figured out that the product has a good yield of both protein and amino acids, that means that percentage wise, you already know there is little room left for filler.