Low-lactose protein powders
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For people who are lactose intolerant, choosing a protein powder might be challenging. Protein powders are often made using the proteins found in milk whey, the liquid portion of milk that contains lactose. However, depending on how the whey is processed, the amount of lactose included in whey protein powders can change.
Whey protein powder comes in three different varieties:
- Whey concentrate: This has a protein content of up to 85% and just a small amount of lactose.
- Whey isolate: Compared to whey protein concentrate, this has a higher protein content but less lactose.
- Whey hydrolysate: This powder's amount of lactose is comparable to that of whey concentrate, but some of the proteins have already been partially broken down.
Whey isolate, which has the least amount of lactose, is the ideal option for those who are lactose intolerant. However, the lactose level can vary greatly between brands.
