Proto Whey (BioNutritional)
What is a whey protein hydrolysate?
It is whey protein that has been hydrolyzed---which means it is sliced into smaller pieces by enzymes.
What is hydrolysis?
It is the process of enzymatic breakdown of protein, normally conducted in the GI tract (stomach and small intestine). Enzymatic hydrolysis can also be performed outside the human body, and this is how whey protein hydrolysates are processed. Food-grade enzymes are introduced to whey protein concentrate or isolate thus reducing the size of the protein molecules, called peptides.
Is hydrolysis necessary?
Yes. It is critical to absorption. All dietary protein must be reduced (hydrolyzed) to the smallest peptides called di and tripeptides, or free form aminos in order to be absorbed by the body (muscles, organs, etc). If you consume protein that is not hydrolyzed, like isolates, concentrates, blends, caseins, soy and caseinates, it must be hydrolyzed in your GI tract (stomach and small intestine). Whatever protein is not hydrolyzed down to di and tripeptides or free form aminos may not be transported into the blood for distribution to your muscles and other tissues. It will travel on into the colon where it is not absorbed and becomes food for bacteria. BNRG's exclusive DTP technology insures complete hydrolysis and absorption.
Are other hydrolysates the same as Proto Whey?
Not at all! What is important is the DH or degree of hydrolysis. A high degree of hydrolysis (High-DH) will produce more di and tripeptides and significantly lower
AMW (average molecular weight) around 1,000 daltons whereas lower DH powders, often used due to their lower cost and ease of flavoring have little to no concentrations of di and tripeptides or Micro Peptides, a higher AMW, and may be relatively biologically unchanged from their prior unhydrolyzed state. Proto Whey is currently the only 100% High-DH hydrolysate in the market and the only source of DTP technology.
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Serving size |
Servings per container |
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1 lb |
2 Scoops (34.5 g) |
13 |
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2 lb |
2 Scoops (34.5 g) |
26 |
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5 lb |
2 Scoops (35 g) |
65 |
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10 /Box |
1 packet |
10 |
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Here are all the stores in our database that carry this product in these formats, in order of best price per serving.
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Store |
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Price/serving |
Price |
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5 lb |
Bodybuilding.com
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Shipping: Flat rate - $5.99 (up to 40 lb)
5% off new customers: Code - NewCustomer5PerOff
Other coupon codes on the left side of this page |
$1.08 |
$69.99
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5 lb |
A1Supplements.com
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Shipping: Calculated by weight
Save $5 on orders > $90: Code - 5OFFA1
Free gift with orders > $90
Save 4% on orders > $200
Save 8% on orders > $500 |
$1.08 |
$69.95
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2 lb |
A1Supplements.com
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Shipping: Calculated by weight
Save $5 on orders > $90: Code - 5OFFA1
Free gift with orders > $90
Save 4% on orders > $200
Save 8% on orders > $500 |
$1.23 |
$31.95
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2 lb |
Bodybuilding.com
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Shipping: Flat rate - $5.99 (up to 40 lb)
5% off new customers: Code - NewCustomer5PerOff
Other coupon codes on the left side of this page |
$1.27 |
$32.99
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10 /Box |
A1Supplements.com
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Shipping: Calculated by weight
Save $5 on orders > $90: Code - 5OFFA1
Free gift with orders > $90
Save 4% on orders > $200
Save 8% on orders > $500 |
$1.30 |
$12.95
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