Question:
What is the difference between SOY Protein and Whey Protein??

   — barbara M. (posted on August 14, 2003)

August 14, 2003
I was in a health store the other day and they said the Soy protien is more for women. It has estrogen in it. The whey is suppose to digest easier but has bad taste. I like the Soy Protien better. Hope this helps
   — Kent K.

August 14, 2003
As Kent said, soy is supposed to better for women and whey is supposedly better for men. Whey protein is dairy based, and in my personal opinion, tastes MUCH better than soy. I'm actually somewhat addicted to my whey protein shakes, wheres when I used to try the soy protein shakes, I had to choke them down.
   — R. P.

August 14, 2003
Soy protein is not the best source for post ops whether male or female. It is not as complete or absorbable as whey protein. I actually notice more consistent weight loss when I have a whey based protein shake every day (Real Meals). It also seems more filling to me.
   — Carol S.

August 14, 2003
Soy is from soybeans which sounds good, but my nutritionist says whey (as in "eating her curds and whey") isolate is much prefered for protein.
   — bethybb

August 15, 2003
Soy binds with thyroid hormone, so if you have any problems there, avoid it.
   — koogy

August 15, 2003
As someone who enjoys getting much of his protein from shakes and drinks, I tend to gravitate to whey. Whey, supposedly, is more easily absorbed although soy is cheaper. Regardless of what you choose, it sure beats eating cans of tuna fish to get the same amount of protein in your diet. Good luck.
   — SteveColarossi