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Im Wheycation Blog erfährst du alles, was du über Regeneration, Ernährung und nachhaltige Proteinquellen wissen musst. Entdecke spannende Rezepte und Beiträge rund um unsere Produkte, ihre Wirkung und die Wissenschaft dahinter. Lerne, wie du dich optimal vor, während und nach dem Training versorgst, welche Nährstoffe deinen Körper wirklich unterstützen und wie du deine Erholung maximierst. Ausserdem geben wir dir wertvolle Tipps zur bewussten Ernährung und nachhaltigem Konsum. Für mehr Energie, Leistung und Wohlbefinden im Alltag.

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Du weisst nicht wann du welches Produkt zu dir nehmen sollst - frag Alexandra.

May 2, 2025

You don't know when to take which product - ask Alexandra.

We often receive questions about ingredients, tolerability, and the use of our products. Alexandra supports and advises us in answering these questions. She introduces herself in this article.

RecoBiotic

Apr 24, 2025

RecoBiotic: Innovative approach to optimizing regeneration and performance

With RecoBiotic, Wheycation presents an innovative nutritional supplement based on a targeted microbial mechanism, developed by the ETH spinoff SURI BioTech. It contains the probiotic strain Propionibacterium freudenreichii JS27 , which converts lactate to propionate in the intestine. This process...

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Xylit (Birkenzucker) im Proteinpulver: Wirkung, Vorteile und Kritik verständlich erklärt

Mar 13, 2025

The science behind protein and carbohydrates – More than just muscle building

Why is the protein content in Wheycation Protein Powder not as high as in other protein powders? Why does it contain more carbohydrates? And why do we use xylitol as a sweetener? We have been receiving these questions more frequently...

Sport

Jan 23, 2025

From the couch to a sporting challenge: How to stay motivated on the way to your goal

A challenge like a mountain hike or participating in a sporting event or competition is an exciting goal that requires not only physical but also mental strength. But how do you manage to stay motivated - especially when preparation begins...

Protein

Jan 3, 2025

Whey What?! Everything you need to know about whey, protein, and wheycation.

Whey, protein, whey protein – these terms are cropping up more and more in the world of nutrition. But what do they actually mean? Why is whey so special, and why did we call our company «Wheycation»? Let us shed...

Ernährung

Dec 11, 2024

How much protein does the offspring need?

Children are real bundles of energy – they run, play, grow, learn, and discover the world anew every day. All of this requires energy and nutrients, including protein. But how much protein do children really need? And is a protein...

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Pflanzliche Milchersatzprodukte: Gesünder und nachhaltiger – oder doch nicht?

Nov 6, 2024

Plant-based milk substitutes: Healthier and more sustainable – or not?

Many people are becoming increasingly aware that our diet has a significant impact on our health and the environment. However, with the flood of information available, it's not easy to find the "right" diet. The recent TA-SWISS study, "Meat and...

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Frauen, esst mehr: Warum ausreichende Nährstoffzufuhr für aktive Frauen entscheidend ist!

Oct 2, 2024

Women, eat more: Why adequate nutrient intake is crucial for active women!

There's still a lot of educational work to be done around healthy nutrition for active people. The "no pain, no gain" culture is widespread in our society. This means that the harder the training and the cleaner the diet, the...

Wheycation Story

Beitrag über Wheycation bei swissmilk.ch

Jul 23, 2024

Article about Wheycation at swissmilk.ch

Recently appeared on swissmilk.ch A profile of us and our mission to reintroduce whey, which is produced during cheese production, back into the diet. In addition to valuable proteins, whey also contains important minerals such as calcium, iron, and zinc. Whey...

Erholung

Die Vorteile eines Eisbades nach dem Sport

Jul 23, 2024

The benefits of an ice bath after exercise

Just thinking about getting into the cold water gives me goosebumps, but I have to admit that the relaxing effect – once I'm finally in – is noticeable. Why is that? During intense exercise, waste products from energy metabolism accumulate...

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Trinken während dem Sport – so bleibst du optimal hydriert.

Jul 2, 2024

Drinking during exercise – this is how you stay optimally hydrated.

During exercise, proper hydration is crucial for maintaining performance and well-being. Excessive fluid loss can lead to reduced endurance, poor concentration, and muscle cramps. Here are some tips to keep your body optimally hydrated during training. Feeling thirsty: For a long...

Wheycation Story

May 13, 2024

Article about Wheycation on nau.ch

The news portal nau.ch has published a short profile of our company. Here is the summary of the article: The Swiss start-up Wheycation has established itself as a pioneer in high-quality, sustainably produced products with Swiss whey protein. Since fall 2021, the...

Protein

May 3, 2024

Are new recommendations for protein intake necessary?

The development of protein intake recommendations has evolved historically, with a single individual, Henry Sherman, having a significant influence. Sherman, an American scientist, published his textbook on nutrition at the beginning of the 20th century, which was considered a standard...

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Hafer – ein zu Recht gehypter Superfood?

Apr 23, 2024

Oats – a rightly hyped superfood?

The story of a 73-year-old diabetic woman is astonishing. A seemingly restrictive diet of porridge three times a day, without milk or sugar, and with only water or vegetable broth, supervised by her doctor, Matthias Riedl, enabled her to live...

Protein

Mar 12, 2024

Upcycling Swiss whey – our protein source

When we launched Wheycation, we asked ourselves a lot of questions: Why don't we, as a cheese-making country, make better use of the whey produced during cheese production? Why doesn't the protein in so many functional products come from Switzerland?...

Ernährung

Jan 23, 2024

Pie with dairy leftovers

You know that feeling? You have half-baked dairy products in your fridge that are about to go bad? We make a delicious fruit tart out of them. Ingredients: Dairy product leftovers such as yogurt, quark, cream, mascarpone etc. 1 tbsp...

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Jan 10, 2024

Proteins for regeneration

After physical exertion, especially if it was long or intense, it's important to pay close attention to recovery to maintain long-term health and performance. Proteins have been proven to support recovery. During physical exertion, the body undergoes breakdown processes. This...

Sport

Nov 30, 2023

Film about the project 48×4000

Our ambassador Gabriel Jungo was accompanied by mountain photographer Maximilian Gierl on his 48×4000 project. The film about the project is now finished and available online.

Ernährung

Nov 2, 2023

Cycle-oriented training and nutrition

How are the female cycle, exercise and nutrition related? Just six percent of sports science studies (as of 2021) address women-specific topics. The menstrual cycle is still a taboo subject. Accordingly, necessary and important specialist knowledge is lacking. However, comprehensive...

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Dehnen mit Mountainbike Pro Rebekka Estermann

Oct 5, 2023

Stretching with mountain bike pro Rebekka Estermann

Stretching doesn't help with sore muscles, nor does it improve performance. However, it does promote mobility and helps balance asymmetries, which can prevent injuries. If you want to stretch after exercise, you should first soften your muscles a bit with...

Protein

Oct 4, 2023

The difference between animal and plant proteins

Proteins are fundamental building blocks of life that perform a variety of important functions in our bodies. They are essential for building and repairing tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and strengthening our immune system. Bioavailability and the number of amino...

Erholung

Oct 4, 2023

Sleep is the best rest

Sleep is the best way for the body to recover. During NREM sleep, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure decrease. In REM sleep, however, the body is in a kind of waking state. Brain activity is then increased, which...

Ernährung

Aug 24, 2023

Nutrition after a competition or intensive training

Eating after exercise is very important, because during exertion, the body undergoes catabolism processes, including muscle breakdown. If you don't supply the body with enough nutrients afterward, the body can't recover properly, and muscle breakdown continues. To give you some...

Sport

Zwischenbericht der Rennsaison unserer Ambassadorin Rebekka Estermann

Aug 22, 2023

Interim report of the racing season from our ambassador Rebekka Estermann

Our ambassador Rebekka Estermann competes in mountain bike races at the highest level. She's already competed in several races this season—time for a brief look back at an eventful time. Rebekka faced her first challenge before the important races even...

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