Ingredient guide · fitness

Whey Protein

Complete protein for muscle building & recovery

The clinically studied dose

25g per day Clinical

Source: ISSN Protein Position Stand (Jäger 2017) — 20–40 g high-quality protein per serving maximizes muscle protein synthesis; 25 g used here.

What it is

A fast-digesting complete protein from milk, rich in the amino acids that drive muscle repair.

What the research supports

How it works

High leucine content flips on the mTOR pathway that builds muscle; digests quickly for a fast amino-acid spike.

Side effects & safety

Very safe. Concentrate can bother lactose-sensitive people — isolate has less lactose. Excess protein is not harmful to healthy kidneys.

What it should cost

Per serving
Typical branded single-ingredient product$2.00
Bulk powder at the clinical dose (1kg isolate 90%, $74.97)$1.87

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Graded products that contain it

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Educational only — not medical advice. Grades and clinical doses are computed from public labels against sourced research (citations on the main site); prices last verified 2026-07-21. Expensive Powder has no sponsors; bulk links may earn an affiliate commission, which never affects a grade. Talk to a clinician before starting any supplement.