Wheat Protein

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Also known as:  Wheat Protein Hydrolysate

 

Description

Wheat Protein is a form of Dietary Protein (available as a supplement) derived from Wheat.

The of Wheat Protein is 54.

 

Wheat Protein vs. other Dietary Proteins

 Bodybuilders and athletes commonly used supplemental Dietary Proteins in order to increase their daily Protein intake.  Presently the best form of supplemental Dietary Protein is believed to be Whey Protein.  The main strength of Wheat Protein is its very high content of Glutamine.  Its main weakness is its very low biological value.

 

Commercial Availability of Wheat Protein

 Wheat Protein powder is available from health food stores and mail order supplement companies (mainly only available in the USA).

 

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