Whey Protein Concentrate Information

by Oscar Falconi

WHEY is a liquid by-product of cheese manufacture. Removing the water results in Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) Powder. WPC is the most efficient protein for the human body. Research has shown that, of all protein sources, WPC is digested and absorbed better than any other protein.

Many consider Whey Protein Concentrate as the economical source of protein, great for athletes with low budgets, or those who need large amounts of protein every day.

Please note: Due to the high percentage of protein in our WPC powder, it won't taste as good as other protein products on today's market that are highly flavored and sweetened. Our Whey Protein Concentrate has NO flavors and NO sweeteners - it's merely 100% Pure Whey, of which more than 80% is the quality protein. Of course you can add any flavors and/or sweeteners of your choice (such as vanilla, cloves, ginger root, cyclamate sweeteners, etc.).

Important Warnings:

1. All Whey Protein Concentrates are a high-protein dairy product. This particular combination (of a dairy source and a high protein source) is extremely constipating and, instead of benefitting your health, can easily cause SERIOUS health problems.

2. Don't eat dry WPC. This goes for any fine powder and can be DANGEROUS by causing you to choke or gag due to its moisture-absorbing action. For instance, don't toss it on cereal. WPC must first be stirred in with enough liquid to allow for considerable absorption.

So then, how much WPC is recommended. Some suppliers suggest 30 grams per day for athletes, (and from 40 to 60 grams per day for cancer patients - who don't need constipation to add to their problems). One (we think "irresponsible") supplier states: "A reliable gauge for proper protein intake is approximately 1 gram per pound of body weight. Athletes and bodybuilders need even greater amounts of protein than do non-athletes". Thus a 110-pound (50 Kg) girl is instructed to take 110 grams of WPC per day - that's about 60 (!!) slightly rounded teaspoons per day - more than 4 times the amount that can easily constipate a grown man!! Avoiding constipation is one of the most basic goals of good health. The importance of the regular elimination of soft stools just cannot be overemphasized. Please refer to the ten important tips to avoid constipation at: http://www.nutri.com/fiber

To acquire the health benefits of WPC, and to avoid the risks, our recommendations are:

1. Be aware of the risks of constipation, listed at http://www.nutri.com/fiber (Drug addict Elvis Presley died while straining at the stool.)
2. Start modestly. For instance, try just a slightly rounded teaspoon (about 2 grams), a few times per day, always with ample fluid.
3. This fluid should be water, fruit juice, or a vegetable juice - never a dairy product. If soup, it should be watery - not a thick soup.
4. If taken with meals, take with your low-protein meals - no sense compounding the risk. Anyway, it's best to balance your meals.
5. Relate your tendency for constipation with your WPC intake. Non-soft stools will require a change of diet and a decreased WPC intake.
6. Other variables, such as your general health, activity, your normal morning bowel status, your own susceptibility to constipation, your weight, total food intake, roughage (fiber) intake, exercise, vitamin C intake (Linus Pauling took 10 grams in the morning for its laxative effect.), all enter into the final determination of your WPC intake.

How to Take Whey Protein Concentrate

Mix a slightly rounded teaspoon (2 grams) of Whey Protein Concentrate with a 1/2 glass (or more) of water, or fruit or vegetable juices, not milk. Take with or between meals, 2 to 3 times a day, with plenty of fluids, not milk. Carefully monitor any tendency toward constipation. If so, then more water, more exercise, and less Whey. Never, ever, strain at the stool!

A Typical Amino Acid Profile for
Whey Protein Concentrate

Essential Amino Acids

Isoleucine 6%
Leucine 12%
Lysine 11%
Methionine 2%
Phenylalanine 4%
Threonine 8%
Tryptophan 2%
Valine 6%

Non-Essential Amino Acids

Alanine 5%
Arginine 3%
Aspartic Acid 9%
Cystine/Cysteine 3%
Glutamic Acid 15%
Glycine 2%
Histidine 2%
Proline 5%
Serine 4%
Tyrosine 3%

Typical Nutrition Information for Whey Protein Concentrate


Serving size: 1 oz.= 28.4 grams
Protein (dry basis)  23.0 grams (81%)
Total Carbohydrates   2.0 grams
  Dietary Fiber         0
  Sugars (as Lactose) 2.0 grams
Total Fat             2.0 grams
  Saturated Fat       1.2 grams
  Cholesterol        65   milligrams
Energy              110   calories (Kcal)
Energy from Fat      18   calories (Kcal)
Potassium           160   milligrams
Sodium               55   milligrams
Calcium             110   milligrams
Vitamin A           200   I.U.


WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
100% PREMIUM QUALITY 80% PROTEIN

 2 pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16   WHEY2
10 pounds . . . (Canada: US$70) . . . . . $ 55   WHEY10

Prices include shipping to US and Canada.
Deduct 6% for orders $60 or over.
Californians please add 7% tax.

To Order:
US&Canada: 800 325 2664
Foreign: +1 408 871 9519
Worldwide FAX: +1 408 867 6236

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PO Box 3345
Saratoga CA 95070