I'm confused by what has whey in it and what does not. For instance, I have been using a supplement which has gobs of Vitamins in it with 41 grams of Protein per serving. Is that whey protein? I mix it with Water and it is really tasty, but I want to make sure I'm drinking a quality product.

Kelli

It could be soy protein. I've heard that whey is a better protein than soy. I don't know why or if it's even true.

They normally advertise that it's whey or soy on the container. I suppose they might just put it in the ingredient list, though all of 'em I've seen have it in huge letters.

Whey Protein is made from dehydrating whey residue. Remember "Little Miss Muffet, sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey?

Whey is what is left over when they make cheese, the watery part they used to throw away. It is not a complete protein and that is why some supplements include other amino acids.

I said, "It is NOT considered a sufficient source of complete replacement protein", even tho it IS easily absorbed (which is why they use it for ByPass patients). HOWEVER, I may be wrong as I have never READ that anywhere --- but I am aware of how all the containers of Whey have HUGE warning statements that they are NOT to be used for weight loss, but for muscle building. And I am also aware of how often they are supplemented with amino acids - and how there are MANY amino acids and that the full complement is only found in (I think) eggs, milk & flesh meat. If I am wrong, I will further edit this -- I just worry about people relying on unjury as some sort of protein replacement just because it says "medical use" on the bottle.

Anything over 20 grams of protein at any one meal (from ANY source) is not considered, by nutritionists, to be used by the body as protein, per se, but will be converted to stored fat. Be sure to watch your overall caloric intake, too.

Theresa

http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9098

Here's a thread I started many moons ago that had lots of great responses. Hope this helps!

Jessie,

This did help, thank you! I was not aware that the most Protein one can digest is 30 at a time. I have learned something totally new now, the difference between whey and soy! Cool!

Kelli