Whey protein is not
something new and has
been available for
hundreds of years to
individuals who valued
the role of a nutritious
diet in achieving
optimal health. During
the last 15-20 years the
value of whey protein
has become more widely
known, especially in the
area of sports
nutrition. More
recently, whey protein
has been singled out as
a super-star ingredient
for other types of
products including ones
formulated for weight
loss, infant nutrition
and immune support. To
learn more about whey
protein and why it
should be part of your
regular diet program
please click on any of
the following questions.
How is whey protein
made?
Whey protein is a
co-product of the cheese
making process. Listed
below is a brief
description of the steps
involved in making BiPro
pure whey protein
isolate.
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.
Why do I need
protein?
Protein is an important
nutrient needed by
everyone of a daily
basis. It is made up of
essential and
non-essential amino
acids, which are the
"building blocks" for
healthy bodies. Protein
has a number of
different roles in the
body including the
following:
* Repair body cells
* Build and repair
muscles and bones
* Provide a source of
energy
* Control many of the
important processes in
the body related to
metabolism
Whey protein is a high
quality, complete
protein, with all the
essential amino acids.
Whey protein is also the
richest known source of
naturally occurring
branched chain amino
acids (leucine,
isoleucine and valine).
These are important for
active individuals,
individuals who exercise
and professional
athletes. The body
requires higher amounts
of branched chain amino
acids during and
following exercise as
they are taken up
directly by the skeletal
muscles versus first
being metabolized
through the liver, like
other amino acids. Low
BCAA levels contribute
to fatigue and they
should be replaced in
one-hour or less
following exercise or
participation in a
competitive event. Many
athletes consume a BiPro
beverage both before and
immediately after
exercise or an event to
help repair and rebuild
lean muscle tissue.
There may be a major
difference in the
qualify of whey protein
based upon the following
factors:
* Source of Milk
* Production Method
* Type of Cheese
Produced
* Individual
Manufacturer
Specifications
* Added Ingredients
Is whey protein safe
for pregnant women and
children?
Whey protein is a complete high quality protein and should be an
acceptable protein
source for healthy
pregnant women and
children, provided they
are not allergic to
dairy proteins. The
second most abundant
component in whey
protein is alpha-lactalbumin,
which is one of the main
whey proteins in human
breast milk. Infant
formulas often contain
whey protein, including
special formulas for
premature infants. Prior
to taking whey protein,
both pregnant women and
parents of young
children should consult
a physician to be sure
whey protein is right
for them.
Protein foods are not
equal and can vary in a
number of ways including
the following:
* Number and quantity of
essential amino acids
* Digestion and
absorption rates
* Fat content
* Taste
* Purity
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