Whey Protein and Amino Acids
Whey protein is called a “complete protein”. It contains nine essential amino acids which help the body build muscle to create new immune cells.
Your body makes a lot of amino acids, but it doesn’t make the essential amino acids. You need to get the essential amino acids through your diet, and using whey protein is one option.
It is still important to consume a variety of protein sources, even the “incomplete” proteins. Most vegetable proteins like legumes and nuts do not have all of the essential amino acids but still possess many health benefits.
Eating a variety of lean proteins will provide you with enough essential amino acids to meet your body’s needs.

Benefits of Whey Protein
There have been several studies on the use of whey protein for specific conditions and activities. Here are some of the findings.
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