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whey
WAY · noun · informal
Fast-digesting milk protein powder.
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A fast-absorbing protein derived from milk during cheese-making, the most common protein-powder supplement for hitting daily protein and recovery.
“Two scoops of whey gets me to 50 grams of protein fast.”
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whey In A Sentence
Two scoops of whey gets me to 50 grams of protein fast.
Origin & Usage
Dairy-processing term; the standard bodybuilding protein.
People Also Ask
What is whey protein?
Whey is a fast-digesting protein separated from milk during cheese-making, sold as a powder and used to conveniently hit daily protein targets and support recovery.
What's the difference between whey concentrate and isolate?
Isolate is more filtered, so it has more protein per scoop and less lactose, fat and carbs, while concentrate is cheaper but slightly less pure.
When should you take whey?
Whey can be taken any time to top up protein, commonly post-workout or between meals, though total daily protein matters more than exact timing.
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