Yamamoto Nutrition Ultra Whey COMPLEX contains Volactive Ultra Whey 80 whey protein concentrate and Volactive Ultra Whey XP isolate, by cross-flow ultrafiltration and microfiltration, it DOES NOT contain collagen and other elements that alter the quality and VB of the product. Yamamoto Nutrition Ultra Whey COMPLEX is a great-tasting drink with over 23g of protein* from Volactive Ultra Whey 80 concentrated whey protein and isolated by cross-flow ultrafiltration and Volactive Ultra Whey XP quality microfiltration. Ratio 50% isolated Volactive Ultra Whey XP 50% concentrated Volactive Ultra Whey 80. Ultra Whey COMPLEX DOES NOT CONTAIN among the ingredients listed on the label: palm oil, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, carrageenan or free form amino acids.

ONLY whey protein concentrate and isolate by cross-flow ultrafiltration and Volactive® Ultra Whey XP quality microfiltration.

What is Cross-Flow Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration Whey Protein Isolate? Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) is treated with special systems to remove greater amounts of fat and lactose. They have by definition an average protein content of 90%, but the protein density can vary from the lows of 86-88% or higher. Microfiltration is the most expensive process among those used for the isolation of protein supplements based on whey protein, but it is also the one that is able to best preserve the integrity and presence of the bio-active protein fractions that determine the quality of the protein itself. The whey obtained in the first phase of processing by ultrafiltration is conveyed into an apparatus which, using a system of membrane filters, proceeds to a further progressive filtration through which other unwanted particles are eliminated, including minerals, lipids and lactose. The microfiltered proteins are 99% undenatured and retain all the important bio-active peptide fractions of undenatured whey.

What is Whey Protein Concentrate? WPC whey protein concentrates are obtained through micro and ultrafiltration processes, which use physical filters to separate fats and lactose from the protein, without damaging it (the differences between the two are minimal and depend on the size of the filtration pores, which are approximately one micrometer in microfiltration and 4 times smaller in ultrafiltration). Thus, a powder with a protein content (70-85%) is obtained. First generation whey protein powders were 30-40% protein and contained high amounts of lactose, fat, and undenatured protein. Modern concentrates now contain up to 70-80% protein with reduced amounts of lactose and fat. Many people are under the impression that a WPC is inherently less than a city block.

This is simply FALSE. Although WPCs contain less protein than an isolate, a high quality WPC contains all kinds of interesting compounds not found in isolates. Good concentrates contain much higher levels of growth factors, such as IGF-1, TGF-1 and TGF-2. They contain much higher levels of various phospholipids and various bioactive lipids, such as conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and often contain higher levels of immunoglobulins and lactoferrin. Many people unaware of the crap that unfortunately the world of food supplementation is implementing, think that having extra amino acids added to protein powders is a positive factor. The fact is that amino acids are not added to give a "plus" to the value of the product, but to alter the nitrogen value. Several amino acids such as taurine, arginine, and glycine have negligible costs and with little clever companies enhancing this value, they technically give a boost to the protein value per serving. But it is about adding individual amino acids, but the nitrogen value test takes into account this factor which actually increases... without giving real added value but completely fictitious on the benefits and misleading. Arginine has a high nitrogen content, more than the protein isolate itself.

Clear? PROTEIN SPIKING served. In very poor terms, if you have 15 g of whey isolate and add 5 g of glycine, 20 g of protein per serving for the "nitrogen test" will not be effective, but 15 real, complete,and 5 of a non-essential amino acid without bringing particular benefit to muscle support but to cutting costs of the manufacturing company. Always ask yourself why such low prices. COSTA quality protein raw material. And not a little. Once again, before choosing, know how to read the labels.

What does Volactive certification and raw material mean? Volac® is a point of reference in the field of dairy and animal husbandry production, as well as the largest producer of nutritional whey proteins for "Lifestyle" applications in Europe, which has earned a reputation as an absolute innovator in production technology and nutritional development. Volac's technical-scientific team draws on the company's 40-year heritage in whey processing and the use of state-of-the-art ultrafiltration techniques. The Volactive product range arises from the use of the most recent complex membrane and spray drying technologies which effectively stabilize the protein matter, reducing the denaturation of the proteins themselves to an absolute minimum, thus providing whey protein with nutritional profiles highly superior to other protein preparations obtained by other processing methods which compromise their stability. "Volac® officially certifies and guarantees the content of Yamamoto® Nutrition proteins." http://www.volac.it/lifestyle-ingredients/our-capabilities/processing-skills-and-technology Volac is the largest producer of whey protein for lifestyle applications in Europe with a reputation for leading innovation in processing technology and nutritional development. Volac®'s technical team draws on the company's 40-year heritage in whey processing and its pioneering use of ultrafiltration techniques. The Volactive® range is manufactured using the latest membrane drying and spray drying technologies to minimize protein denaturation and provide whey protein with superior nutritional profiles.

Why choose Ultra Whey COMPLEX? Volactive UltraWhey XP and Ultra Whey 80 certification: Ultra Whey COMPLEX is a protein made up only and exclusively of Volactive UltraWhey XP and Volactiv UltraWhey 80 certified raw materials. Ultra Whey Complex is made up of 50% Volactive UltraWhey XP isolated whey proteins by cross-flow ultrafiltration and microfiltration and 50% Volactive UltraWhey 80 protein concentrate. 100% Italian production: Ultra Whey COMPLEX like all branded products Yamamoto® are assembled, packaged in Italy. Therefore a 100% Italian-made product.