If you want to gain muscle and lose fat, a protein supplement can be an important part of your diet.

The question is:

Are whey protein shakes healthy?

Well to answer that question we must first know what whey actually is.

What is whey

Whey is one of the main proteins found in dairy and is a byproduct of cheese making.

You see whey is the liquid portion of milk that separates after curdled.

And while it can be used in a variety of ways, it’s most commonly considered to be useful as a nutritional supplement or food additive.

What are the benefits of whey protein?

Whey is considered to be a “complete protein” because it contain all nine essential amino acids:

• BCAA’s (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine)
• histidine
• lysine
• methionine
• phenylalanine
• threonine
• tryptophan

In addition to being a good source of protein and low in fat, sugar and calories (a standard scoop has about 100 calories), whey protein also contains calcium that supports bone health.

It also contains glutamine which can boost metabolism by helping you burn more fat for energy.

What are the pros and cons of taking whey protein supplements.

Pros:

Whey protein contains large amounts of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), especially leucine—which may help improve athletic performance by reducing muscle soreness after exercise.

Again it is considered to be a “complete protein” because it contain all nine essential amino acids.

Some whey proteins are derived from grass-fed cows which means it has higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fats than conventional dairy products

It’s a convenient, quickly absorbed source of protein (a standard scoop has more than 20g of protein)

Cons:

Being a dairy byproduct, if you are lactose intolerant you may experience gas, bloating or other common digestive issues that come with being lactose intolerant.

The HIIT HART Takeaway

So are whey protein shakes healthy?

In our opinion, whey protein shakes can be a great way to supplement your diet and increase your protein intake, but they’re not for everyone.

If you’re looking to easily increase your protein intake, we encourage you to take a look at our grass-fed, non-GMO whey protein powder available in the HIIT HART shop.

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