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Does Whey Protein help with performance?

Yes, for most people. 100% of 51 people who reported on Whey Protein for performance say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for performance (93% across 41 options).

Performance: what users report
100%better51 reports · medium confidence
51 better0 no change0 worse

Ranked #3 of 41 for performance.

What people say about Whey Protein and performance

“In my case I feel mentally more relaxed ever since I started taking 4 scoops of whey protein per day. I also notice more endurance in the gym.”
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“4 scoops of whey on top of my food intake made a difference in the way I look.”
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“I didn't lose any muscle because I ate high protein and worked out everday. I actually gained muscle”
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“a post-workout (recovery) shake from whey protein and Carbo Gain which I plan on doing again, since it worked well”
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What the research says

AResearch: Strong97 meta-analyses · 691 trials on PubMed
Nutrients · 2023
Effectiveness of Whey Protein Supplementation during Resistance Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Strength in Older People with Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: WP supplementation during RET is more effective in increasing handgrip strength and skeletal muscle mass in older people with Sarcopenia compared with RET with or without placebo supplementation. However, the effect sizes were small, and the MD did not exceed the minimally important clinical difference. The quality of the evidence was low to very low according, to the GRADE approach. Further research is needed in this field.

Side effects people mention

stomach issues 8acne 4constipation 2throat tightness 2liver stress 1

What else is Whey Protein used for?

Information only — not medical advice. How we count

Does Whey Protein help with performance? 100% of 51 users say yes — PlainPill