Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate is as the name suggests, a whey protein isolate that has been hydrolysed. By hydrolysing the whey protein, digestion and assimilation of the protein are optimised to ensure protein synthesis is achieved and the speed of amino acids hitting the blood stream is maximised. In doing so, a hydrolysed whey protein isolate offers maximum absorption, fast recovery and minimal gastric stress.

The process of hydrolysation refers to the breakdown of bonds joining all the naturally occurring amino acids within a protein, leaving them in the form of di-peptides and tri-peptides, which means only 2 or 3 amino acids are joined at a time as opposed to the standard complete chain of amino acids making a complete protein. Going through the process of hydrolysation essentially pre-digests the protein and allows the breakdown and assimilation of amino acids to occur in the gastrointestinal tract at a much faster, more efficient rate.

Due to the nature of the processing Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate goes through, it lacks the naturally occurring bacteria and immunoglobulin’s, which are positive for gut health and immune function. However, as Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate is not the primary protein utilised for improving such factors in a diet, they are of no concern. Primarily focused on digestive efficiency, a Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate provides easily digestible amino acids, offers maximal amino acid uptake into the blood stream and generally yields a high BCAA content.

As such, a Hydrolysed Whey Protein Isolate offers a fast digesting whey with high affinity to ensuring maximal protein synthesis is achieved. It is highly suitable for anyone suffering digestive stress, can contain either no or very little lactose and is generally seen as the most efficiently digested whey proteins. Due to its low content of healthy dietary bacteria, Hydrolysed Whey Protein is not the number 1 recommended protein to increase daily protein intake when compared to a whey protein blend, however it is perfect for those looking to use a protein solely for post workout recovery or anyone who suffers from severe digestive issues but still wants to utilise an animal or dairy based protein on a daily basis.