The Scoop on Whey Protein

The scoop on whey protein . . . Quality is key!

Whey protein is a high quality protein containing all the amino acids required for muscle synthesis. Whey protein is one of the best sources of the Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) leucine, isoleucine and valine. It is especially high in leucine compared to other proteins and leucine has been shown to independently stimulate muscle protein synthesis.
–Amy Goodson

Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian for Ben Hogan Sports Medicine and serves as the sports dietitian for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, FC Soccer Dallas, Jim McClean Golf School, Texas Christian University Athletics, and University of Texas at Arlington Athletics. In addition, she is an adjunct professor and dietetic intern preceptor for Texas Woman’s University, Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Arlington and is a state media representative for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. . She received her Bachelor of Science degree in speech communications from Texas Christian University and Masters in Exercise and Sports Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University.