One
of the best protein supplements you can use for your bodybuilding goals is without
doubt a pure whey protein isolate. A whey protein isolate has the highest biological
value(BV) of all proteins at 154 which means it's a fast/instant released protein
as compared to a slow/timed released protein. That's the primary reason why a
whey protein isolate is ideal post-workout notably when your muscle tissues are
depleted and need to be repaired and rebuilt with fast-acting protein.
Your best buy would be a cross-flow microfiltered whey protein isolate which has
been cold processed meaning no heating has been used thus preventing the protein
from getting denatured.
One
of the downsides of certain whey protein isolates is the use of artificial sweeteners
like sucralose or acesulfame potassium and aspartame. Sucralose for instance is
600 times sweeter than table sugar. While artificial sweeteners main goal is obviously
to give better taste and flavor to a product, they are still questionable for
health and some people can't tolerate them due to certain side effects like headaches,
migraines, blurred vision and dizziness. Thankfully, there are natural whey protein
isolates for those who want to go the healthier route.
After
research, here is a list of the top 5 whey protein isolate without sucralose or
any artificial sweetener whatsoever. Most of these supplements don't have any
sweetener at all whereas others are naturally sweetened with stevia(herbal leaf),
luo han guo(monk fruit), cane sugar or xylitol(naturally occuring in some fruits
and fermented foods).
(1)
ALLMAX Nutrition, IsoNatural, Pure Whey Protein Isolate, The Original, Unflavored,
5 lbs (2.25 kg) - contains no sweetener at all
(2)
Biochem, 100% Whey Isolate Protein, Chocolate, 30.9 oz (878 g) - contains
stevia and organic cane sugar
(3)
BuiltByStrength Vanilla 100% Whey Isolate Protein - All Natural Whey Isolate Protein
Powder - Tastes Great and Dissolves Easily - Gluten Free and Soy Free (25 Servings)
- contains
stevia
(4)
California Gold Nutrition, SPORT, Whey Protein Isolate, Unflavored, 90% Protein,
Fast Absorption, Easy to Digest, Single Source Grade A Wisconsin, USA Dairy, 75
Servings, 5 lbs (2270 g) - contains no sweetener
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California Gold Nutrition,
SPORT, Whey Protein Isolate, Unflavored, 90% Protein, Fast Absorption, Easy to
Digest, Single Source Grade A Wisconsin, USA Dairy, 75 Servings, 5 lbs (2270 g) |
(5)
Bluebonnet Nutrition, 100% Natural Whey Protein Isolate, Natural French Vanilla,
2 lbs (924 g) - contains stevia
