Whey Isolate VS. Whey Superior - Which one is best for you?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get (actually, our #1 most asked question by far) from our customers is;
“What’s the difference between Whey Superior and Whey Isolate?”
The shortest answer is that, by weight, different sources of whey protein have different amounts of protein gram for gram.
JBN’s Whey Superior, our whey protein concentrate, is the byproduct of USA-made ricotta from a privately-owned farm that we work directly with to ensure that what we get is of the highest quality with no GMOs. It contains very low levels of fat and cholesterol (lactose) but higher amounts of bioactive compounds than a Whey Isolate product. (The bioactive compounds in whey are a mix of beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactalbumin, bovine serum albumin and immunoglobulins.)
A high-quality Whey Concentrate will get as high as 90% protein (ours is right around the 85% mark) and a low-end quality protein, could fall as low as 29%. Yikes! Say hello to digestive tract issues and bloating!
Most of the popular supplement companies will use protein sources that fall around the 57% - 73% mark. This still isn’t ideal by any means, but digestibility and quality increases as the protein percentage increases along with it making even this lower standard protein still acceptable for human consumption.
Our 100% Whey Isolate, on the other hand, is that same USA-made ricotta but processed even further to completely remove fats and cholesterol (lactose). The bioactive compounds found in isolate are not as present but are still there in trace amounts.
Our 100% Whey Isolate, along with all protein Isolates in general, are 90%+ protein making isolate the easiest to digest. This is why it’s so popular among fitness enthusiasts and professional athletes alike to consume post-workout along with L-Glutamine, Creatine, BCAA’s etc… Along with the protein digesting quicker, the other supplements get absorbed quicker as well. It’s a win-win for lightning-fast recovery.
As for how many grams you should consume a day, you should consult a doctor. Research has shown though that the average athlete can only absorb up to 26g-31g of protein per hour while Olympic level athletes with extreme training can absorb as much as 42-47g per hour.
Oh, and by the way…You should absolutely question why the brand of protein you bought from another company has anything more than 33g of protein per serving! Its not being used by your body, so where is it being stored?
