Whey Protein Supplements

Welcome to our selection of  whey protein products all exclusively made by Reflex Nutrition using 100% Green Energy.

Whey protein is the most popular sports nutrition product within the industry.

Whey is a natural protein that is found in milk, with approximately 20% of the protein in milk being whey, 80% is micellar casein.  Whey protein has become the primary choice of protein for the majority of supplement users over the past decade for various reasons;

Firstly, whey protein is highly bioavailable. The simplest measure of the utilisation of protein by the human body is Biological Value (BV). BV is essentially a measure of how much of a given protein the body will retain and utilise. Using the BV scale whey protein has the perfect score of 100, so if you were to consume 25g of whey, your body would utilise and absorb 25g of protein.

The chart below shows other source of protein, both food and supplements which clearly highlights how good a source whey is.

Additionally, whey is very fast digesting which means that the body can breakdown the protein into amino acids very quickly and utilise it straight away. After intense training, this is of primary concern so the body can start the process of recovery immediately

From a sports nutrition perspective there are two commonly available types of whey protein; concentrate and isolate. Typically products that contain mainly whey protein concentrate will be between 65%-80% protein, with the higher protein content being a key factor in determining the quality. A whey protein isolate is further filtered than the concentrate and removes more of the fat and lactose. Products made from isolate will be higher in protein, 85-90% but will cost more due to the additional manufacturing process. Those who are lactose intolerant or are watching their fat/carb intake may benefit from whey protein isolate over concentrate.

The Basics:

The Keys to Gaining Lean Muscle - The Diet

• Eat 5-6 meals per day comprised of healthy proteins, carbs and fats
• Aim to consume at least 3 grams of Omega 3 fats per day
• Consume 2grams of protein per kg of bodyweight per day
• Avoid excess alcohol (recommended maximum level for women is 14 per week and 21 per men)
• Consume a protein/carbohydrate recovery shake after your workout
• Ensure your diet is rich in antioxidants or supplement with them
• Avoid sugars or supplements that contain maltodextrin unless they are used immediately post workout since they are high Glycemic Index ranking

The Keys to Gaining Lean Muscle - The Training.

• As a general rule, do not train each bodypart more than twice per week to help prevent overtraining
• Perform cardio at least 3 times a week to help burn fat.  Duration need not be more than 30 minutes medium to hard intensity
• Stick to the basic weight training exercises like Squats, Bench Presses, Barbell Rows etc. They are much better at stimulating lean muscle growth because they work the larger muscle groups
• Weight training sessions should not last more than 40 minutes, if they do you could run the risk of overtraining.

As with all of our advice, this is only intended to provide key indicators.  Since everybody is different in terms of body type and responsiveness to different types of exercise and supplementation, we recommend that you seek advice based on your particular circumstances.  We are happy to help people in the process.