Is whey protein good to include in my diet?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Whey protein doesn't have any taste, but is it good for you?

Watch the video to find out from Dr. Oz if whey protein is good to include in your diet.

Continue Learning about Protein

Increase Your Life Span with This Protein

Which do you have on the menu tonight -- chicken, beef, pork, or fish? Your answer just might affect your life span. Your best bet: Choose two legs -...

Ms. Ashley Koff, RD

When it comes to soy protein, which shows up in so many places such as powders, bars, and shakes, be...

Laura Russell

The typical person is usually overeating protein. If you are having 3oz of meat, poultry or fish (de...

Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.

Protein

We hardly ever eat straight protein, but get it from foods like meats, fish, and soy, along with fats and carbohydrates in a protein package. Almost all reasonable diets provide enough protein for your body to break down into the building blocks knows as amino acids. Recent interest in protein has been created by studies showing that diets high in protein and low in carbohydrates are at least as effective as low fat higher carbohydrate diets. Severe lack of protein can cause malnutrition diseases, but there is little evidence that high levels of protein do anything harmful.

Learn More