Check out our original overview of whey protein benefits.  In this post we’re going to delve a little more into how whey protein effects the growth of lean muscle mass, as well as fat burning and weight loss, specifically with the use of whey protein powder.

To read more about how much protein to consume for optimal fat burning, check out our post on whey protein and fat burning.  If you’re more concerned about how whey protein suppresses appetite and the science behind it, make sure you read our post on whey protein weight loss.

How Whey Protein Powder Increases Fat Loss and Lean Muscle Mass:

In a recent study from the Minnesota Applied Research Centre, they evaluated how a high quality whey protein source used as a daily dietary supplement enhanced the rate of fat burning and subsequently weight loss by comparing subjects consuming whey protein on a daily basis with a control group, both on a reduced caloric intake diet.  They found the following:

• Over 12 weeks, the whey protein powder using group lost a substantial amount of fat compared to the control group, specifically 1.2 kg of fat.  While not sounding like a significant amount of weight, the supporting tissue and blood supply adds much more. Continue reading →