NiHPRO Hydrolysed Protein Isolate // 40 Servings

Hydrolysis is already used in many whey protein isolates, especially clear whey products. The process uses enzymes to break long protein chains into smaller peptides and amino acids, essentially starting your digestion before you even drink it. This breakdown improves absorption and bioavailability, but it comes with a trade-off.Adding water molecules during hydrolysis increases the total weight, which reduces protein percentage.Here's how it works:

1. Regular whey isolate starts at ~90% protein purity
   
2. After hydrolysis, it drops to 83-85% protein content
   
3. The amino acid content stays exactly the same
   
4. Only the weight changes due to added water molecules

NiHPRO® follows the same pattern. It starts at 87-90% purity before hydrolysis and maintains 84.5-85% after the process. This is still classified as an isolate because of its low fat, carbohydrate, and ash content - not just protein percentage.

Research suggests it may be slightly superior, with a DIAAS score of 1.16 versus whey isolate's 1.09. This means your body can actually use more of the amino acids it provides, the practical difference is small - but for those who have optimised all the details the 1% benefits add up.

Hydrolysis adds water molecules during the breakdown process, increasing total weight while keeping amino acid content the same. This is normal for all hydrolyzed proteins - even whey isolates drop from 90% to 83-85% purity after hydrolysis.

Many people who struggle with pea or rice protein find NiHPRO® easier to digest because the hydrolysis process breaks down compounds that typically cause digestive issues. The FODMAP-free certification also helps reduce bloating and discomfort.

Arginine may help support blood flow and nutrient delivery to muscles, particularly during intense training periods when your body's natural production might not meet demands. The 6.8g per 100g (versus 2g in whey) could complement other nitric oxide support strategies.

The engineering process and third-party testing do increase costs, but you're getting verified protein quality that matches or exceeds whey. For athletes prioritizing both performance and digestive health, the investment will be worthwhile.