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Whey

Whey is the liquid portion of milk that separates during cheese making and is also processed into protein-rich powders and ingredients. It is a dairy-derived source of high-quality, rapidly digested protein.

Beneficial properties

high-quality complete protein rich in branched-chain amino acids supports muscle repair rapidly digestible contains bioactive dairy proteins

Nutritional highlights

Whey provides complete protein with abundant leucine and other essential amino acids, and may also contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and potassium depending on processing.

Information. Contains milk proteins and may cause problems for people with milk allergy; some whey products also contain lactose and may aggravate lactose intolerance.

Conditions it helps with

General Wellness
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Hair and Nails (general)
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Weak Bones / Osteoporosis
Includes: Osteoporosis
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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Recipes featuring Whey