Best Fit Profiles
- post-exercise muscle recovery and sarcopenia prevention in older adults
Muscle protein synthesis and sarcopenia prevention
Whey protein is the highest-leucine, fastest-digesting complete protein source. RCTs consistently demonstrate its superiority for post-exercise muscle protein synthesis. Particularly effective for older adults who require higher leucine per meal to trigger MPS.
Evidence Level A
Evidence A/B/C reflects research maturity, and risk levels reflect monitoring needs. These labels support comparison, not diagnosis or treatment decisions.
See full scoring guideAvoid in confirmed dairy/milk protein allergy or lactose intolerance (isolate reduces lactose content). Quality varies significantly — look for NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport.
This reflects common ranges and protocols used in published studies, not personal medical advice.
Whey isolate is preferred over concentrate for those with lactose sensitivity.