Cooking With Protein Powder: Does Heat Destroy Whey?

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Cooking With Protein Powder: Does Heat Destroy Whey?

There's no doubt that protein powder (whether it be whey, egg, casein or some other form) is a great supplement for those involved in bodybuilding and fitness. It's very high quality, it's convenient and it will make your overall diet much easier to follow in the long run.

Many people use their whey primarily to make smoothies, but what about cooking with protein powder? Does heat destroy whey, or is heating up protein powder completely fine?

The truth is that yes, when you heat up whey protein, it does denature the protein content. However, this is not a bad thing and does not negatively impact its overall effectiveness in your body.

Proteins are 3D structures made up of individual building blocks called amino acids, and whenever you consume a complete protein it will be eventually digested and broken down into these smaller components.

When cooking with whey protein, the heat does unravel and "denature" the 3D structure a bit, but this is the exact same thing your body does with it anyway once you consume it. Remember, it's the individual amino acids that you're body is actually utilizing and not the entire protein chain itself.

So, does heat affect whey protein, and can you cook with protein powder? Yes, the cooking process does denature the protein, but this is not a bad thing and the protein is still just as usable and beneficial to your body as it could be if it was kept cool.

If you want to go ahead and make protein pancakes, protein muffins, protein cookies or any other recipe that requires heating up whey protein and cooking it that's totally fine and you can go right ahead without worrying.

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[instrumentofjustice]

I always come to this guy for my no nonsense straight answers!! And he never lets me down!

[navidnasir]

Everything that Sean said in this video is scientific fact, not opinion based. I studied Cell Biology and Health Sciences in University and I can tell you that Sean's one of the few people in this industry who actually has a very thorough understanding of this stuff. Nonetheless, it's always important to research things for yourself instead of just believing someone in a video, but always make sure to look up facts...not opinions! Thanks for another informative video Sean!

[mahdiazizi]

Thanks for keeping it short! Unlike other youtubers who makes 10 min video for a singel question.

[lesterdelacruz]

I sort of knew what the answer was going to be but great to know from others as well. I just remember being taught that the proteins in egg yolks gets restructured when heated that why they turn solid but eating cooked eggs means you are still consuming the proteins in it. Same idea for protein powders. Love making cakes with them.

[motormk]

I add boiling water to oats and whey mixture glad to know it isn’t getting ruined

[cristinas]

Oh thanks man, I love my protein pancakes and didn't want to give up them up lol

[Armanenn]

Hey man, great video. Short, informative and no BS. Just subscribed.

[jeffsquisito]

Thanks. I work out in the morning but don't like to take cold post workout drinks cos it makes me sick. Now I can enjoy my hot protein cocoa drink !

[mrguy]

Thanks for the info! Recently I’ve found that mixing whey with hot water rather than cold makes it a much more enjoyable drink. But today I put damn near boiling water in the glass by accident, and rather than mixing as it normally does, it also foamed up at the top, and I worried that maybe I’d broken down the protein beyond usability. Good to see I was wrong! Unless boiling temps fuck with amino acids

[anniecarroll]

Thank you so much for the info., quick and to the point. Blessings

[scarletstark]

I actually heat up my protein in boiling water. I find this helpful in increasing digestibility, solubility, and reducing your body's immune response to whey products.

[fahtfakcarl]

Holy shit this dude actually answers shit

[sanketsuneja]

Bro was straight forward 😹, didn't wasted any of my time 🤝

[SinisterSkip]

I always cook my whey protein before drinking, 30mins pre-workout and then max 40 mins after workout, the window of opportunity, bro's approve!

[chibonchibon]

Making hot cocholate plus whey thinking it would be GREAT. It didn't destroy my whey, but making it clump and those lump taste like plain powder (i use plain whey)

[progameraf]

Hello, i poured boiling water with my whey protein, but it didn't coagulate, does this mean it's fake it designed to be highly soluble?

[TeamCGS]

Thanks mate. Something I always wanted to know.

[Gargoyle]

So if I take protein powder concentrate in general which is a little bit hard on my stomach (with high amounts of it)could I just heat it up and basically turn it into isolated protein powder making it easier on 1s stomach? Or something like that

[anggeliqirodriguez]

Thank u for the simple to the point! Answer.