TimingWhey Protein Isolate
Anytime, stay consistent
When to take Whey Protein Isolate
Around workouts, or to hit your daily protein
Whey isolate is a fast-digesting, low-lactose protein. Timing matters less than hitting your daily protein total.
Best time in your day
Any time of day: pick a time that suits you and keep it the same every day.
- When
- Around workouts, or whenever you need protein
- Food
- With or without food
- Typical dose
- 20–40 g per serving; total protein around 1.2–2 g per kg per day if active
How to take it
- 1Calculate your daily protein target
- 2Use a scoop after training or with breakfast
- 3Use isolate if dairy bothers you
- 4Space servings across the day
Watch out
People with milk protein allergy should avoid it.
Keep apart from
- Kidney disease (ask first)
Common questions
Is it only for bodybuilders?
No, it helps anyone short on protein, including older adults.
Concentrate or isolate?
Isolate is lower in lactose and fat.
Does it harm kidneys?
Not in healthy people.
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