A lot of people ask us, which one would be best for me- whey protein hydrolysate or isolate? And many get surprised when we say that there isn’t much of a difference between the two. You want to know why? Then let’s begin first understanding what whey protein hydrolysate and whey protein isolate is.

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As we all know, whey protein is extracted from cow’s milk. The liquid type by-product at that stage is raw and contains fat and lactose in addition to high amounts of proteins. To make it consumable and to lower down the amounts of fat and lactose, the whey in liquid form is further subjected to scientific filtration process called microfiltration. The product we get at this stage is is whey protein isolate which is 90 to 95% protein and the rest minerals and other building blocks. Further processing of whey protein gets us whey protein hydrolysate with similar protein profile but easily digestible and more absorbable to the body. So, there isn’t much difference in biological value of hydrolysate and isolate. So, what really is the difference?

Whey protein isolate is too digestible and easily absorbed by the body. However, there are people who have weak digestive process or kids who find digesting whey isolate a little difficult. Whey protein hydrolysate is the best for such people. The high absorption rate of whey hydrolysate also makes it a quick-fix for athletes. But other than these minor differences, there isn’t much to choose between isolate and hydrolysate for a normal, healthy individual. A scoop of hydrolysate or isolate will get you same protein profile and in same quantity.

So, it depends on how good your digestive system is and how well your body is absorbing the protein. If it’s normal then you can choose any of the two-hydrolysate and isolate- and work on building your muscles or replenishing your protein requirements.

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