The 10 Best Whey Protein For Women
This wiki has been updated 26 times since it was first published in January of 2017. Trying to find the energy to push your workouts a little further, or simply staying full without consuming too many calories can be difficult. Whey is easily absorbed by the body and low in fat, making it one of the most effective protein sources for many consumers. These options can help women tone, add some lean muscle to their body, or even lose a few pounds, if used as a meal replacement. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Pro Nutrition Lab Her Natural
2. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard
3. FitMiss Delight
Editor's Notes
November 15, 2019:
Though this is a list of the best whey protein for women, it is important to note that there is no actual difference between whey protein for men and whey protein for women. Rather, what makes a particular formula better suited for one or the other is the amount of the protein per serving and any additional ingredients that may or may not be added. For example, Aria Wellness & Beauty has added biotin for healthy hair and nails. That being said, every person has a different requirement from their protein powder. For example, some women may be looking to add a lot of muscle, others may be simply tying to tone their body, and others still may want to shed a few pounds and are simply in search of a healthy meal replacement. To ensure they can all find what they need here, we have included options well-suited to each need.
Generally speaking, if your goal is simply weight loss, you'll want a formula that is low in calories and which has enough added nutrients and minerals to function as a meal replacement. Pro Nutrition Lab Her Natural, FitMiss Delight, Isopure Zero Carb, and Aria Wellness & Beauty all fit into this category and boast 110 calories or less per serving.
If you are looking to tone your body by adding some lean muscle while perhaps also shedding a bit of body fat, you'll want something that has at least 20 grams of protein per serving, but which is still relatively low in calories. Except for Aria Wellness & Beauty, all three of the previously mentioned products fit this need, along with Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, IdealFit IdealLean, and Gym Vixen Sexy. The difference is these latter three do not have added vitamins and minerals and aren't well-suited to be used as meal replacements.
For those whose main focus is the addition of lean muscle, and who aren't concerned about shedding any body weight, we have BSN Syntha-6 and NLA Her Whey. These contains 22 and 28 grams of protein per serving, respectively, and are higher in calories, so they should provide you with plenty of energy for workouts.
Finally, we included Orgain Grass Fed Clean as an organic version. In addition to being free of almost all unwanted additives, except dairy, it is also kosher certified. While whey protein is shown to be one of the most effective for building muscle, we realize some people may prefer non-animal based sources, which is why we have a list of vegan protein powders.
4. IdealFit IdealLean
5. Orgain Grass Fed Clean
6. Isopure Zero Carb
7. BSN Syntha-6
8. NLA Her Whey
9. Gym Vixen Sexy
10. Aria Wellness & Beauty
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