There are a lot of reasons you should be taking whey protein. Especially if you are working out or looking to lose weight, it is the ideal source of getting protein into your system without the added fats and calories that come with other foods. If you are looking to build muscle or put on some lean muscle, nothing will beat the absorption rate and amount you can get from whey based protein. Read my other post on the benefits of whey protein to get a better idea of why you be taking whey protein too.