Cholesterol in protien powder

[asilaydying]

Anyone know why some whey has a ton of cholesterol in it? One brand I have has 40mg in one scoop. Thats a lot of cholesterol and if your having like 8scoops per day, it seems like this can add up. Now, are all cholesterols created equally? Is the cholest in protien powder the same as the cholest in eggs and meats?

 

[oldfella]

Anyone know why some whey has a ton of cholesterol in it? One brand I have has 40mg in one scoop. Thats a lot of cholesterol and if your having like 8scoops per day, it seems like this can add up. Now, are all cholesterols created equally? Is the cholest in protien powder the same as the cholest in eggs and meats?

Usually the cholesterol in protein powder would be good cholesterol, unless it is a really crap brand of protein powder. it should be fats from Medium Chain triglycerides. Now don't be fooled about the cholesterol in eggs either. Whole eggs are the best source of protein you can find anywhere in terms of whole food. Eggs have been shown to decrease ldl or bad cholesterol, so don't shy away from eggs! Meats are the ones you need to watch. LDL from meat, as in saturated fats is the worst one to have.

 

[asilaydying]

Ok so I should check the back of the protien to make sure it has medium chain fats in it correct? This is the one i've been using and it doesnt say it has any mct in it. http://www.drugstore.com/qxp160947_...100_premium_whey_protein_powder_chocolate.htm

Also I always though your supposed to shy away from beef b/c of cholesterol but at the store tonight I saw that a serving of lean ground sirlion has the same cholesterol in it as a serving of chicken,ground turkey and pork. All roughly have 20mg per serving.

 

[6.8SPC]

Cholesterol in Whey

From what I remember (and I'll have to go back and find the studies) the cholesterol in whey is bound with some very beneficial peptides that actually have the ability to combat hyperlipidemia among other things.

 

[oldfella]

Ok so I should check the back of the protien to make sure it has medium chain fats in it correct? This is the one i've been using and it doesnt say it has any mct in it. http://www.drugstore.com/qxp160947_...100_premium_whey_protein_powder_chocolate.htm

Also I always though your supposed to shy away from beef b/c of cholesterol but at the store tonight I saw that a serving of lean ground sirlion has the same cholesterol in it as a serving of chicken,ground turkey and pork. All roughly have 20mg per serving.

I would use up what you have there and then order some SYNTHEPURE From SYNTHETEK. These are board sponsors and I have found this protein to be far superior to any others. It is pure protein. So you will not have to worry about cholesterol or fats at all. Awesome product. Just click on the synthetek banner and it will take you to their site. The one you have is less than average in quality.