BiProUSA Blog
May 17, 2010- What is Whey?
For as unfamiliar as whey protein may be to people looking for ways to increase muscle mass, the ingredients are remarkably familiar. It’s cow milk.
In more scientific terms, whey protein is a high quality protein powder derived from cow’s milk. Milk has two proteins: casein (approximately 80%) and whey protein (approximately 20%). Whey protein is more soluble than casein and also has a higher quality rating. It is often referred to as the “Gold Standard” of protein since it is the most nutritious protein available.
Here’s how whey protein is made (or removed from milk):
1. Fresh milk is tested, approved by Quality Assurance experts and pasteurized.
2. The casein, or “curd”, and a portion of the milk-fat are separated out to make cheese.
3. The remaining liquid whey goes through a series of fine, specialty filters to separate the whey protein from the lactose and other ingredients in the liquid whey.
4. Concentrated liquid whey enters an ion exchange tower to further concentrate and purify the whey protein. Ion exchange is a gentle process and does not denature, or “break down”, the whey
protein.
5. Next, the product enters a drying tower to remove water.
6. The final step is to package the pure whey protein isolate powder into various size containers for use.
Whey is a great product for everyone from body builders to those with gluten allergies. To help you get the most benefit from whey and understand how whey fits into a healthy diet we’ll be posting recipes, stories from people who use whey protein, tips for getting a great workout and comments from you – this blog is here to answer your questions, so please, say “hello” in the comments section! We look forward to blogging with you!
Hugs,
BiProUSA Girl
Comments:
We have not tested BiPro for purine content but milk and milk products (including whey protein since it is derived from milk) are low in purine. Also, see the link below to a table that references foods as “low”, “moderate” and “high” in purine. Milk and milk products are in the “low” group, with the recommendation to “eat as desired”.
https://dcc2.bumc.bu.edu/goutstudy/PurineContent.aspx
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Please consult your health care professional before starting any new supplement.
By Anna Bredl on 10/10/2011
I recently had a serious gout attack. Is BiPro okay for me to take as a protein shake as I need a lot of protein, but am now afraid of getting it from meat as I normally would. I have used BiPro to add extra protein, but not as the main source. Now I am looking at it as the main source. Does it have a high purine count?
By Pearl Bollinger on 09/30/2011
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