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What Is Whey Protein Hydrolysate?

The smaller the proteins are the better and faster the metabolism can absorb them. With hydrolysate, so-called peptides, the smallest form of protein building blocks,…

The smaller the proteins are the better and faster the metabolism can absorb them. With hydrolysate, so-called peptides, the smallest form of protein building blocks, are immediately present (highly bio-available). Already during production, during hydrolysis, the proteins are split into tiny building blocks. Whey hydrolysate is considered the best variant of whey protein. However, the high quality has its price.

What are the benefits of the Whey Hydrolysate?

Whey Hydrolysate is the Porsche among the different types of whey because it is the most expensive variant. The hydrolysate is a very special product because the so-called hydrolysis process breaks down protein into smaller components, so the whey proteins are practically pre-digested.

The enzymatic splitting of longer protein chains into short-chain units, also called di- and tri-peptides, makes the whey more bioavailable. This means that the short-chain peptides contained in the whey protein hydrolyze can be absorbed more quickly by the body and are therefore available to the muscle faster than the proteins in the isolate and concentrate. Whey protein hydrolysate is safe for lactose intolerant individuals as it has below 1% lactose in it.

Cons/disadvantages of Whey Hydrolysate

There are no disadvantages as such apart from this type of whey being the costliest form of whey protein and has one bitter and peculiar taste because of the hydrolysis process which can be overcome with added natural/artificial flavours.