The benefits of enzymatically hydrolysed 100% whey protein
A high-quality protein with a protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of 1 and which contains approximately 50% essential amino acids (IAA)
- Whey protein contains high levels of branch chain amino acids to help supports muscle anabolism1
- Whey protein is a rapidly digested protein, which may lead to improved tube feeding tolerance2,3
- Whey protein can help increase serum glutathione concentration, enhancing antioxidant status, more than other protein sources4
- Hydrolysation leads to improved glycaemic response and insulin secretion5
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