It’s something many people ask, whey protein vs soy protein, which one is better for me? The answer really depends on who you are and what your nutritional needs are. For example, someone that wants to consume protein quickly and absorb it fast would go for whey protein as opposed to soy protein.
Came across this interesting article that I want to share with you. It describes the exact purpose of protein in our diets and also the main differences between soy and whey.
Here are some interesting highlights about soy & whey protein as mentioned in the article:
“Soy protein has also been found to reduce the symptoms of menopause, to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, and to help prevent a number of diseases related to hormonal issues. These include endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Soy protein has also been shown to speed up the metabolism of the thyroid, which can help with obtaining a leaner body. If you are intolerant to soy, however, its specific protein can actually have the opposite effect”.
“While soy protein is derived from soybeans, whey protein is derived from milk as a diluted byproduct of the cheese-making process. Fresh liquid whey protein contains only about 1% protein because it is mostly comprised of lactose and water. For this reason, it takes about 229 liters of milk to produce just one kilogram of high quality whey protein isolate”.
Here is a link to the article in full: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/whey-protein-vs-soy-protein.html
Do you supplement with both whey & soy proteins? How easily do you digest soy protein supplements?
There are a combination of whey and soy protein supplements from Optimum Nutrition that I would highly recommend based on protein quality, ease of use and value for money.



