Whey protein: which form, what each one does, and the dose that worked
Whey protein comes in many forms, and what it does depends on the form. Every result below names the form it came from. Pick the form you take to see its own studies, products and what the biohackers say about it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 1 of 1 goals
1 of these 75 human studies gave whey protein by drip, not by mouth.
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies Isolate: 26 of 69 improved, 25 no effect · Hydrolysate: 1 of 3 improved, 1 no effect · Concentrate: 1 of 3 improved, 1 no effect · 1 by drip, injection or inhaler | 75 | isolate 21 g · concentrate 20 g |
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Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The doses that worked, by form, in the studies taken by mouth: isolate 21 to 80 g, concentrate 20 g a day.
Biohacker panelMembersWhich forms of whey protein our 10 biohackers name
Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
Which form of whey protein is best?
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How much whey protein a day?
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Can I take whey protein with my meds?
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →