Thorne Whey Protein Isolate

Whey Protein Isolate NSF Certified

Provides 21 g protein in bioavailable isolate form with flavors and sweeteners derived from natural sources*

Thorne's Whey Protein Isolate is NSF Certified for Sport®. It provides 21 grams of protein per serving from an easily assimilated, non-denatured whey source. It features a balanced amino acids profile, including lysine and arginine and the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine, which allow the body to be better able to benefit from the protein. Whey Protein Isolate is ideal for anyone who needs additional protein in their diets – from world-class athletes to aging adults.* It supports fitness training, weight management, or just maintaining a healthy lifestyle.* Low in sugar, calories, and fat, and easy to digest, Thorne's Whey Protein Isolate contains all the essential amino acids. Its sweeteners and flavorings are derived from natural sources, and it contains no soy. It can be mixed with water or a beverage, or blended into a smoothie or shake.

Dietitians often recommend consuming high-quality protein at every meal. Thorne's Whey Protein Isolate powder is a convenient and versatile source of high-quality protein. It's also a complete protein because it contains all of the essential amino acids and it has an optimal absorption profile. While most whole food protein sources require preparation and refrigeration, protein powder is kept easily in a gym bag, a briefcase, a school locker, or a kitchen pantry for a quick serving of protein, as a stand-alone snack, or to complement a protein-deficient meal. Thorne's Whey Protein Isolate tastes delicious on its own, and won't overpower other flavors when mixed with other ingredients. With gut health in mind, digestive enzymes from papaya and pineapple have been added to support digestion of the protein powder while removing all but trace amounts of lactose from the powder.*

Whey Protein Isolate contains approximately 2.3 grams per serving of leucine, an amino acid that signals the muscles to recover and repair after a workout.* Research shows that this is the amount of leucine that best repairs and maintains muscle.* Whey Protein Isolate also provides added bromelain and papain for their protease activity – to help with protein digestion.* This Thorne product is sweetened using evaporated cane sugar and stevia extract, which yields only two grams of sugar per serving.

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

What is Whey Protein Isolate?

Whey protein isolate provides 21 grams of protein per serving in a delicious chocolate flavor with flavors and sweeteners derived from natural sources (also available in vanilla flavor). Because it’s an isolate instead of a concentrate, it contains 90-95% protein, compared to a concentrate that contains 70-85% protein. The balanced amino acid profile in Whey Protein Isolate includes lysine as well as arginine and the branched-chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine – and because it contains all essential amino acids it is considered a complete protein. Whey protein is known for its high bioavailability.

What does Whey Protein Isolate do?

Getting enough protein is essential for broad nutritional needs. Whey Protein Isolate helps in building and maintaining muscle, most organs, and hormones, and promoting hemoglobin and antibody activity.* With gut health in mind, digestive enzymes from papaya and pineapple have been added to support digestion of the protein powder while removing all but trace amounts of lactose from the powder.*

Why take a protein powder

Whether for fitness training, promoting weight management, or just maintaining a healthy lifestyle, there are many benefits of protein, and beginning the morning with a shake optimizes the experience.* It can help jumpstart your metabolism by converting glucose to fat for energy instead of storing fat, which happens with a high carbohydrate breakfast.* A protein shake can promote a feeling of fullness and support healthy weight management when combined with exercise and a healthy diet.* While most whole food protein sources require preparation and refrigeration, protein powder is kept easily in a gym bag, a briefcase, a school locker, or a kitchen pantry for a quick serving of protein, as a stand-alone snack, or to complement a protein-deficient meal.

Warnings

ALLERGY WARNING

This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

Contains ingredient derived from milk (whey protein isolate).

PREGNANCY

If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.

INTERACTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS

Because vitamin K interferes with the effect of anticoagulant drugs (like Coumadin), the concurrent use of these agents should be avoided.

There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.