What is the real difference between Whey and Soy Protein, and what is the difference between a protein shake and a gainer shake?

Ok, let’s keep this simple shall we?

Whey Protein: Natural byproduct of cheese-making. Has all 8 essential amino acids, and is easily digestible. There are 2 types:

1) Concentrate: Cheap, basic form. Has a lot of Lactose, and is only 50-80% pure.

2) Isolate: Lactose Free, and 90% pure. A much better choice, but more cost also.

Whey Protein Gainer: A powdered drink that is mostly carbohydrates with whey protein added. These typically have 500-1000 kcals per serving.

Soy Protein: Another good source of protein, but is typically lacking in Methionine (However, there are fortified versions available) The isoflavones  have been unfairly demonized as estrogenic. There is little evidence to support the fact that this protein causes less anabolic growth.

That’s it. Please comment below with any questions or concerns. At Athlon Elite we tell it how it is….