What are the benefits of using whey protein?Updated a year ago

Whey protein is the most studied protein on the market, and for good reason. It’s one of the highest quality proteins available and easily digested, making it the gold standard for protein.  All of the examples below are based on scientific research:

1. As we age, we begin to lose muscle. Slowing muscle loss is a great preventative strategy to help keep us mobile and injury free. Including whey protein in your diet daily, along with strength training, can help maintain muscle mass and muscle growth.

2. Studies have attributed dairy foods to potentially lowering blood pressure, via ACE-inhibitors, which are bioactive peptides found in whey protein.

3. High doses of whey protein have been shown to reduce blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), which is an indication that it may help with chronic inflammation.

4. Whey protein is a satiating protein, and those who consume whey protein over other proteins eat fewer calories and tend to lose more weight.

5. Whey protein is a superstar when incorporated into a weight loss strategy or program. It’s the trifecta for weight management because it suppresses appetite, which influences a lower caloric intake, boosts metabolism, and helps maintain muscle mass during calorie restriction.

6. Whey protein contains the amino acid cysteine, which is key in the synthesis of glutathione. Glutathione is the body's most powerful antioxidant, and whey protein may boost the body’s natural antioxidant defenses through cysteine/glutathione synthesis. This means strengthened immunity.