Is Whey Protein the way to go?-Research Paper on the benefits and drawbacks of using whey protein for weight training.

Is Whey Protein the way to go? Introduction Whey protein has become one of the most popular and safe ways in achieving "optimal health". Whey protein is also used to gain an "edge" is sport related activities along with bodybuilding. But where exactly does whey protein come from? Whey protein is a co-product of cheese, which is naturally in cow's milk. (Vardhanabhuti 1999) However, whey protein is not the only protein available from cow's milk. Casein …

…the saturated fat that animal meat contains (Westberg, 2002). Less calcium is lost from plant proteins because they are alkaline based, unlike meats, which are acid-producing (Schepers, 1999). Vegetarians do not have to be concerned about getting too much protein because the biggest concern of a high protein diet is not getting enough nutrients such as fruit and vegetables, which vegetarians and vegans get enough of (Westberg, 2002). <Tab/> <Tab/>