Whey Protein

Protein intake from food and protein supplements should range from 1.2g/kg to 1.4 g/kg to 1.7 g/kg per day. To get your weight in kilograms (kg), take your weight in pounds and divide by 2.2, then multiply that number by 1.2, 1.4, or 1.7. The answer you get is the number of grams of protein you should aim for daily. Use the lowest amount (1.2) on non-workout or easy/low intensity days, use the middle amount (1.4) for periods of periods when you increase training volume and intensity, and use the highest amount (1.7) during your peak volume training and racing season.

EXAMPLE:
• 180 lb. person = 81.82 kg.
• 81.82 x 1.2 = 98 grams of protein daily
• 81.82 x 1.4 = 114.5 grams of protein daily
• 81.82 x 1.7 = 139 grams of protein daily

Yes, Hammer Nutrition products are tested for heavy metals and meet or better established safety levels. The manufacturer of Hammer Nutrition supplements requires that all potential raw material suppliers provide a Certificate of Independent Laboratory Analysis-covering no less than 15 specific items-with EVERY shipment of raw material. One of those specifics is this:

Statement of, and References to, Industry Accepted Methods of Analytical Processes to establish that Raw Material meets FDA standards for microbial content, heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides, and results of such analysis. (Must be detailed and include the Name, Contact Person, and Phone Number of the Independent Laboratory that conducted this Testing).

BOTTOM LINE: Hammer Nutrition supplements are tested for heavy metals, with all raw materials in them meeting or bettering FDA standards.

Q: In reviewing the Whey Protein product, the protein per serving is 15 grams, which seems low in comparison to other protein products. Your thoughts?

A: Each scoop of Whey Protein contains 15 grams of whey protein isolate, which, compared to other protein sources, is the superior protein source for a number of reasons (see the articles Hammer Whey Protein and Stay Strong and Stay Healthy for more). In each scoop there is also 6 grams of the multi-beneficial amino acid glutamine, which provides dozens of benefits of its own. Other protein powders may have more grams of protein in a serving, but oftentimes they're mostly a blend of a bit of whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate (a lower-quality form of whey protein), and casein protein, the latter being one that we do not consider to be a quality protein source.

Q: Is there a reason Whey Protein does not have l-leucine in it, which helps maximum protein synthesis?

A: Whey Protein is 100% isolate and each scoop supplies 1649 mg of l-leucine. Whey protein isolate is the richest source of all nine essential amino acids, including the three branched-chain amino acids, l-leucine, l-isoleucine, and l-valine.

No scoop? No problem! With the following conversion information, your "Where did my scoop go?" problems are resolved!

Whey Protein
1 Level Scoop (53 cc) = 3 TBSP + 1 ¾ tsp (Serving Size: 1 Scoop)

Whey Unflavored Protein
1 Level Scoop (50 cc) = 3 TBSP + 1 tsp (Serving Size: 1 Scoop)

Here is the amino acid profile in one scoop of Whey Protein. Note that the amounts are in milligrams.

Alanine 710.00
Arginine 371.25
Aspartic Acid 1540.00
Cystine 316.875
Glutamic Acid 2511.25
Glutamine 714.375
Glycine 281.25
Histidine 253.125
Isoleucine 806.875
Leucine 1520.00
Lysine 1304.375
Methionine 374.375
Phenylalanine 388.75
Proline 776.875
Serine 743.125
Threonine 1010.00
Tryptophan 221.875
Tyrosine 398.75
Valine 756.875

NOTE: 6000 mg of Glutamine are added to each scoop of Whey Protein

Because whey protein isolate—the form we use in Recoverite and Whey Protein—most people who are lactose intolerant are able to consume whey isolate without issue. If you find either product to still cause issues, we recommend Vegan Recoverite and Vegan Protein.

Q: What is the difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate, which I see in other protein powders?

A: We use whey protein isolate in Recoverite and Whey Protein for the following reasons:

• Whey protein concentrate can be as low as 35% protein by volume and no higher than 75% protein by volume, which means that a sizeable amount is lactose and fat. Whey protein isolate is a purer form, as it goes through more filtration processes to remove nearly all the lactose and fat, yielding a higher protein volume of no less than 90%. The whey protein we use is ~97% actual protein.
• Biological value (BV) refers to the absorption rate of a protein source and the proportion of protein that is retained in the body for growth and/or maintenance. Whey protein concentrate has a good BV of approximately 102; however, whey protein isolate has a BV that can reach an astounding 159, the highest of all protein sources.

For more information about the benefits of whey protein isolate, please see the article “Hammer Whey Protein: It’s a Superfood”.

Q: I realize the whey protein is not vegan but is it vegetarian, meaning that no rennet/animal enzymes were used?

A: The enzymes used in the separation process for the curds and whey is a non-animal, lab grown microbe. In the USA they do not use the old methods as making the microbe in the lab is for more cost effective and does a better job. As a result, while our Whey Protein product is not vegan, because the enzymes used are not animal sourced, it is vegetarian.

The main components in Recoverite are complex carbohydrates, whey protein isolate, and sizeable amounts of the amino acid, glutamine. Taking the product immediately away after exercise—when the activity of both insulin and the enzyme, glycogen synthase, are at their highest—is the best way to get the full value out of Recoverite. The body needs to carbs to restock the muscle cells with fuel (and gradually increase the amount they hold), the protein is needed for reducing aches and soreness and to help with the muscle tissue repair/rebuild process, and the glutamine is excellent for supporting the immune system.

Prior to bed, you don't need the carbs, but the whey protein isolate and glutamine will be extremely beneficial, and that’s the time for Whey Protein. The protein will provide the body with a nice bolus of amino acids so that the body can continue with its repair/rebuild processes (a lot of which occurs while we sleep), and the glutamine will help the body in releasing maximal amounts of human growth hormone (hGH). More on that at Glutamine Benefits.

After Exercise: Recoverite

Prior to Bed: Hammer Whey Protein

Yes. Every Hammer Nutrition product we sell comes straight from Hammer Nutrition USA, based in Whitefish, Montana. We are Hammer Nutrition Philippines, the official distributor of Hammer Nutrition in the Philippines, and we import directly from Hammer Nutrition USA. You can buy from us here on hammernutrition.ph, from our official Lazada and Shopee stores, or from the authorised dealers listed on our Dealer Locator.

It depends on the batch we have in stock. Right now most of our stock has at least a year left, and many items have 2 to 4 years, with expiry dates running up to 2031. Hammer Nutrition supplements also show a manufacture (MFG) date on the label. If you need a specific expiry date, message us by email at sales@hammernutrition.ph or on Viber before you order and we will check it for you. We update this FAQ as new stock arrives.