Dymatize ISO-100 Protein Powder Review

Whey protein isolate not only capitalizes on all the qualities of standard whey protein, it puts the period at the end of the sentence, effectively strengthening individual benefits through the removal of excess carbohydrates and fats.

These substantial muscle building properties are evidenced in Dymatize's ISO-100, a source of whey protein isolate that is as pure as currently possible. This purity is evidenced by the low calorie content per serving of ISO-100, the lack of carbohydrates and fat, and the large amount of protein.

The full capability of Dymatize ISO-100 and whey protein isolate to contribute to strength gains, lean mass increases, and overall health cannot be overstated, and is built upon a cornerstone that includes bio availability, branched chain amino acid content, and a specifically high ratio of certain amino acids that contribute to well being.

Improving Absorption Over Standard Whey

The body's mechanisms for digestion can be slowed by any number of factors, including the digestion of fatty acids. The filtering process that results in whey protein isolate removes almost all trace amounts of fats from whey, thus improving the speed at which gastric emptying occurs. This increased gastric process speeds digestion and contributes to the rate at which amino acids are available to muscle cells.

The presence of lactose in standard whey also diminishes absorptive qualities, and in the instances where an individual is lactose intolerant, lactose can prevent digestion indefinitely. Dymatize ISO-100 removes all but the most trace amounts of lactose, which prevents bloating, slowed absorption, and other lactose digestion side effects.

Standard whey protein is already incredibly bio available, and normally can be digested - with subsequently increased levels of blood serum amino acids - within 15 minutes, making the more refined whey protein isolate the most bio available complete protein source.

BCCAs and Muscle Growth

Dymatize ISO-100's refinement process results in a higher protein content as a factor of weight, and this leads to a higher ratio of branched chain amino acids as well (http://wheyoflife.org/nutrition-benefits/sports-nutrition/). Whey protein was already the highest BCAA containing whole protein, and refinement into whey isolate compounds this quality, giving athletes a high amount of muscle building aminos with even higher absorptive capabilities.

The athletic potential of a BCAA rich supplement like Dymatize ISO-100 stems from the propensity for serum concentrations of leucine, a specific branched chain amino acid, to motivate the mTOR pathway that results in protein synthesis. Leucine content of whey isolate is at levels that exceed unrefined whey, and isolate has been shown to contribute more to anabolic bodily processes.

The mTOR, mammalian target of a rapamycin, pathway is triggered by the creation of transcription factors which occur when leucine levels are adequate in a muscle cell's external plasma. mTOR triggers protein synthesis to begin, and protein synthesis ends when mTOR stops - extracellular leucine levels diminish - or amino acids for protein synthesis are inadequate.

Dymatize ISO-100 administers enough leucine and total amino acid content to allow mTOR protein synthesis to continue unabated for hours, and gives an athlete a huge boost to anabolism.

It is worth noting that anabolism incurred by the BCAAs present in whey protein isolate functions independently of protein synthesis caused by any other external stimuli, such as exercise. Further, the mTOR pathway not only functions on its own, it works in unison with other increases in protein synthesis, and can lead to large gains if consistent use is practiced along with an exercise regimen.

Secondary Benefits

While muscle growth is an incredible health benefit on its own, the high incidence of the amino acid glutathione in whey protein isolate also contributes its own improvements to health in the form of an immune system boost.

Those who regularly ingest whey experience immune system increases that:

• Improve helper T cell response times.
• Result in reduced inflammation.
• Lower risk of breast cancer in women.

Those who are diabetic and ingest regular whey protein isolate also experience:

• Reduced blood sugar.
• Reduced insulin resistance.
• Increased lean mass.

Serving Suggestions

Dymatize ISO-100 is a food product and, while over consumption is not recommended, there is no currently set upper limit for the amount that can be eaten safely.

Typical suggestions for protein consumption revolve around scientific studies that reflect a rough intake of 1g/lb of body weight daily. This is ideal for those looking to gain lean muscle mass regardless of overall caloric intake.

Those looking to simply conserve lean mass or maintain their current musculature can be comfortable with anywhere between .5g/lb and .75g/lb of protein from all complete protein sources.

Precautionary Information

Dymatize ISO-100's whey protein isolate is derived from cheese, and although it is refined to eliminate as much of its dairy origins as possible, some milk product remains. Those who have severe milk allergies should avoid Dymatize ISO-100.

Dymatize ISO-100 also includes soybean oil which has been genetically modified. Those who suffer from soy allergies or who avoid genetically modified foods should refrain from consuming Dymatize ISO-100.