Whey protein isolate: what the studies show, and the products
69 of the human studies we graded used whey protein isolate, and 26 showed an improvement. Its products are graded on the studies of every form of whey protein. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 1 of 1 goals
1 of these 69 human studies gave whey protein isolate by drip, not by mouth.
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 69 studies, 26 showed an improvement, 25 found none, 17 pooled analyses, 1 by drip, injection or inhaler | 69 | 21 g |
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Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies of whey protein isolate taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 21 to 80 g a day.
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Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is whey protein isolate good for?
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How much whey protein isolate a day?
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Can I take whey protein isolate 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 →