Whey Protein
Fast-absorbing protein that strongly supports post-training muscle synthesis. The foundational supplement when daily protein targets are hard to hit from food alone.
Typical dose
20–40g per day (protein equivalent)
Timing
Within 30 min post-training, or between meals
Monthly cost (approx.)
~$23
Primary goals
hypertrophy · fatloss · recovery · health · performance
Scientific Evidence
Papers Forgestack cites for Whey Protein recommendations. Each link goes to PubMed or an official society source.
- Meta-AnalysisTier 1
Morton et al. 2018 · PubMed / Source
- ISSN PositionTier 1
Jäger et al. 2017 · PubMed / Source
- ReviewTier 2
Schoenfeld & Aragon 2018 · PubMed / Source
- Meta-AnalysisTier 1
Cermak et al. 2012 · PubMed / Source
- Safety EvidenceTier 1Safety
Antonio et al. 2016 · PubMed / Source
Side Effects & Cautions
- common
Digestive discomfort for lactose-intolerant users — switch to isolate to reduce it
- rare
Potential long-term kidney load at extreme intake (>3g/kg/day)
Consult a physician or pharmacist if in doubt. Forgestack does not provide medical advice.
Interactions
Milk allergy
Contraindicated — switch to a vegan blend.
Tetracycline antibiotics
Calcium-chelate binding may reduce absorption; separate by 2+ hours.
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