Whey vs Isolate. Why does whey have added creatine?

[aquariuscsm]

I always make a post workout shake after I lift weights. Looking at the ingredients of both, I noticed whey protein always has a shot of creatine (2.5g) added to it while isolate protein doesn't. Why is that?

 

[vavavroom]

Maybe Larry Wheels can answer that. With his chosen name he should be a member!

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Probably a result of your brand choice. Mine does note

 

[DriveHard]

It is totally dependent on your brand of choice. If you don't like it, choose one without.

 

[53' Stude]

Probably a result of your brand choice. Mine does note

Yeah, my whey protein contains no creatine

 

[zeky]

Many people are "hooked" on whey protien because it has a high level of the amino acid L-glutamine. L-glutamine calms heartburn and indigestion. Stop taking it and the stomach problems return. ie "hooked." L-glutamine is availabel as a pure supplement all by itself. Remember that TOO MUCH protien simply gets turned into fat inside your body, and leaches calcium from your bones.

 

[RazorsEdge]

I always make a post workout shake after I lift weights. Looking at the ingredients of both, I noticed whey protein always has a shot of creatine (2.5g) added to it while isolate protein doesn't. Why is that?

Sounds like cheap, improperly made protein to me.

Good luck!

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Many people are "hooked" on whey protien because it has a high level of the amino acid L-glutamine. L-glutamine calms heartburn and indigestion. Stop taking it and the stomach problems return. ie "hooked." L-glutamine is availabel as a pure supplement all by itself. Remember that TOO MUCH protien simply gets turned into fat inside your body, and leaches calcium from your bones.

I'm hooked on it because it has no carbs so it's an easy way for me to hit my daily intake of 75 grams.

 

[kneesahn]

Most whey protein mix does not contain additional creatinine.

 

[Infomercial]

Creatine costs more per pound than whey, but so does isolate to a lesser extent. Creatine is a helpful supplement for strength and health, isolate has less calories per gram of protein. It's not the end of the world to mistake one for the other.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Most whey protein mix does not contain additional creatinine.

Every whey mix I’ve looked at has that same 2.5g added. It’s part of the “recovery pack” on the back label,along with taurine as well.

 

[kneesahn]

Every whey mix I’ve looked at has that same 2.5g added. It’s part of the “recovery pack” on the back label,along with taurine as well.

Are you looking at a single brand? What whey are are you taking, muscle tech nitro?

 

[RazorsEdge]

Are you looking at a single brand? What whey are are you taking, muscle tech nitro?

It's cheap that's for sure.

 

[JustinH]

isolate usually costs more and has less carbs.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Are you looking at a single brand? What whey are are you taking, muscle tech nitro?

All the brands at Walmart. I usually buy Body Fortress or Six Star. I always add 5mg of creatine (Six Star) to my shakes. Both of those brands in Isolate don't have added creatine, only their whey versions.