The Protein That Spikes Insulin More than White Bread
Check out the pros and cons of whey protein powder!
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0:00 Introduction: Is whey protein healthy?
0:23 Understanding whey protein
1:35 Is whey protein keto-friendly?
1:48 Whey protein for weight loss
2:25 Will whey protein create insulin resistance?
3:20 Is whey protein powder bad for you?
4:32 Learn more about dairy on keto!
There is one type of protein that can raise your insulin even more than white bread or glucose: whey protein.
White bread can increase your insulin by 87%. But whey protein can increase your insulin by a whopping 139%.
However, whey protein has an interesting effect because even though it raises insulin, it doesn’t spike your blood sugar level. Some studies have even shown that consuming whey protein after a meal could help lower your blood sugar.
Whey protein also increases glucagon, which helps neutralize some of the