What is so “special” about hydrolyzed whey proteins?
Whey proteins used in dietary supplements come from cows – They are dairy proteins, and as such are not digested the same as human milk. They are harder to digest than other forms of protein such as beef or egg protein. By hydrolyzing a whey protein you can make the protein easier to digest. Why? Because hydrolysis changes how the proten presents itself to your gut. Basically its just a bunch of peptides loaded with valuable amino-nitrogen that are easily absorbed to make new tissue. By consuming a product which contains hydrolyzed whey proteins, you are giving your body the most efficient source of amino-nitrogen next to hooking up an IV and infusing free-form amino acids.
