Is Whey Protein Safe to Consume
                     Is Whey Protein Safe to Consume 
Whey protein is the part of milk that is left behind after cheese making or 
fermentation process. It is said to contain 9 essential amino acids. Whey 
protein and casein are the two proteins found in milk. Casein digests slowly in 
the body when compared to whey protein. Whey protein in its natural form is 
safe to consume, 
 but there are a few things to keep in mind: 
1. Lactose Intolerant: If you are intolerant to milk products, then avoid whey 
protein as it might be harmful.
2. Requirement: Each person has a different protein requirement. Always 
find out your daily protein needs before taking anything since excess of 
protein is not good. You can get protein naturally or through supplements. 
What are the best whey protein 
brands in India? Where to buy 
them?
There are many top whey protein brands in India like MB Whey Protein, 
ON Gold Standard Whey Protein, Oziva Whey Protein, NutraBay, 
MyProtein, etc. Always buy them from an authorized site or dealer and 
check the authenticity on the company website. 
Also check the packaging, the labels, the price tags, etc. before 
consuming. 
• Additives: Many brands add a lot of additives. Always read through the additives 
and find out more about them. Additives, for most part can be avoided. Some of 
them are: 
1. Artificial Sweeteners: They don’t have calories and taste sweet, but can cause 
side effects to people. Examples are Erythritol, Acesulfame Potassium, Saccarin, 
Aspartame, Sucralose, etc.
2. Gums & Thickeners: Examples are Xanthum Gum, Acacia Gum, etc. They used as 
thickeners and could be harmful for health. 
3. Vegetable Oils & Fats: Some brands add oils and fats to their products. Example 
of this is Soy Lecithin, which is a fat got from soy. It is highly processed. 
4. Artificial Colours & Flavours: They are chemicals that are added to powders.