Whey Protein Isolate vs. Concentrate  By far and away the most
popular supplemental protein used by athletes, bodybuilders and
nearly anyone who supplements with protein is whey.  Whey
proWhey protein isolate vs. concentratetein is derived from
dairy and is a by-product of the cheese-making process. When
raw, whey is loaded with milk, fat and lactose. In order to be a
desirable protein, most of this fat and lactose must be removed.
This can be done by either concentrating or isolating the whey
to a pure form.  The elevator conversation version of the
difference between concentrate and isolate is that isolate is
better; always look for a pure isolate product if you can afford
it. This is basically true, but things are never this black and
white.  The whey concentration process filters the whey down,
removing the lion’s share of the fats and lactose, but not all
of it. Further, the quality of the concentration process can
vary quite a bit. Ultimately, concentrating protein results in a
70-85% concentration of p