wrestler Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Folks - I want to make a transition from Whey to Soy for post workout protein shakes. & I am not talking about any meals, just post workout Shakes .. Soy is lot cheaper than whey,here in India but, 1. Which is better - Soy concentrate/isolate ? (Isolates are obviously very costly). Is the Soy concentrate protein less efficiently absorbed ? 2. Can Soy protein powders be taken in plain water ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 1. The difference between an isolate and a concentrate is just the % of calories from protein in the powder. For example, concentrate usually only gets 70-80% of it's calories from protein, while isolate is 90-95% usually. Of course people want more 'protein' in their protein powder, so isolate is more expensive, but not usually by much. 2. I haven't found a soy protein powder that was good enough to just take with water, but maybe your taste buds are more adaptable than mine! At a minimum I would recommend some soy milk or juice, and it would probably be best to make a shake or smoothie, if you really care about taste... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestler Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Thanks FH !! I had given up taste looong back for strength & power. I have heard that in Soy concentrates still contain protein inhibitors & these are removed in Isolates. So, is it the fact that not just % calories from protein, the protein absorption is more in isolates. Im slightly worried, cos i want to shift to Soy post workout (avoid Whey , cos they use enzyme called 'Calf Rennet'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rennet to produce Whey) . I usually carry my powder (whey presently) in a shaker & take it immediately after workout in the gym itself. So, i prefer to use water with Soy, if it should work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I don't know about the inhibitors, but if you just want to use water then make sure you spend a bit more and get a powder that has a well-rated taste, probably something with a sweetener in it. I'm not sure of a great brand, since I go for the cheap unflavored stuff, but I'm sure some members here have experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestler Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ya buddy !! I have located a local brand here yippie !! I'm gonna go 4 it !! Soy concentrate .. Tx a lot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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