Does whey protein work?
19 April 2017
Whey – which was once a waste product from the manufacturing of cheese – has become big business.
The majority of the population get more protein than they actually needDr Stuart Gray
It’s now an ingredient commonly featured in supplements marketed at people who want to build muscles. But Dr Stuart Gray from the University of Glasgow told that, for most people, his research indicates a very small effect compared to exercise itself.
also investigated whey protein and found that there were no statistically significant differences between the .
Do protein supplements help you build muscle?
There's been a big growth in protein supplements as the ideal body type has changed.
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