Whey protein blends are protein supplements made with both whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate. Blends provide a balance between the rapid absorption of whey protein isolate and the relatively slower absorption of whey protein concentrate. Blends have an excellent profile of amino acids. They usually have less lactose, fat and carbs than whey protein concentrate alone, but more than whey protein isolate alone. They provide a balance in terms of nutrition and price. Choose a blend that has a higher amount of whey protein isolate for the best value.
Optimum
Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein Gold Standard provides 24 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat and 4 g of carbs per serving. The protein is supplied by two types of whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate and peptides. The product includes added amino acids, glutamine precursors and digestive enzymes for easy digestion and absorption. It is available in 16 flavors in 1 lb., 2 lb., 5 lb. and 10 lb. packages. It is one of the most popular, highest rated and best-selling whey protein blends, having won Bodybuilding.com's Supplement of the Year and Protein Powder of the Year awards in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
All the Whey
All the Whey Whey Protein Blend has high ratings for taste and price. It provides 22 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 1 g of carbohydrates per serving. It is available in seven flavors in 5.5 lb. packages.
ISS Research
ISS Research Complete Whey Powder uses high-quality whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate. It is more expensive than some brands, but is rated high for taste and ease of mixing. It contains 24 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 2.5 g of carbohydrates per serving. It is available in three flavors in 2.2 lb. containers.
Next
Next Designer Protein is one of the best-selling whey protein blends. It features a patent-pending whey peptide transport system designed to increase absorption. It contains 18 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 3 g of carbohydrates per serving. It is available in six flavors in 12.7 oz., 2 lb. and 4.4 lb. packages.
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