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Where does whey protein come from?
Of the many protein sources out there, whey
protein is the most beneficial. It comes from milk.
During the process of turning milk into cheese, whey protein
is taken out. It is found in a variety of foods: mostly
meats, fish, beef, and chicken. Dairy products along with
eggs, cottage cheese, soy and vegetable protein also contain
good amounts of protein. Whey protein contains the
highest value in providing branched-chain amino acids,
which result in building and maintaining muscle tissue.
What does it do?
Whey protein is amazing stuff. It provides the body
with the needed building blocks to produce amino acids
that are used for building muscle tissue. Most bodybuilders
know the importance of protein supplementation.
Who needs this nutritional need and why?
Whey protein is extremely important for bodybuilders,
dieters, and everyone in between. Because bodybuilders
and athletes work out often, protein levels become
reduced so low that protein intake is a necessity. Protein
is a direct precursor to building muscle and essential amino
acids, such as glutamine. The content from high quality
whey protein can and will help one's muscles to recover
and grow faster. With dieting and fat burn whey protein
can be very useful. A good intake of protein balances blood
sugar levels, while carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels
to fluctuate. When the blood sugar levels stay balanced,
one is not as prone to constant eating and has more energy
and increased fat loss. Whey protein allows a person
to control there diet effectively. Protein is naturally
found in many food items. With no shortages in varieties
of food in America, deficiency is usually not a problem.
How much protein should be taken and how
often?
Bodybuilders and athletes often consume 25 grams of whey
protein per day. Bodybuilders who want serious gains generally
consume 150 grams per day. Extremely high doses of whey
protein is not recommended. High doses will cause the
body's liver to be overloaded and you won't get the same
benefits as with a consistent lower amount taken three to
five times per day. It's important to maintain a positive
nitrogen balance throughout the day, so it's essential to
spread your protein intake over the entire day. Taking
in more than 30 grams at once is not advisable because of
its short-lived half-life. Casein in milk protein slows
down the digestion of the whey protein, which may
give it more time to absorb. The equation for determining
the right amount per day is as follows:
{approx. 1gram per lb. of body weight}.
Nutritional Studies:General
They have found that whey protein contains the precise combination
of amino acids needed for optimal performance within
the body. Both hormonal and cellular responses seem to be
enhanced with supplementation of whey protein. Whey
protein also plays a role as an antioxidant and an immune
system builder. This information is based on documented
scientific research. Consistent whey protein intake along
with exercise will provide consistent muscle building.
Recent Nutritional Studies
(Study from Ball State)
Protein intake of approx. 0.88 grams per pound of
body weight resulted in increased prevention of overtraining.
Seventeen weight-trained men were put on a four week program
were they did 8-12 rep maxes for three sets, eight exercises
for the first two weeks, then five sets, five exercises
for 3-5 rep maxes for the next two weeks. The men were chosen
to receive either an amino acid supplement or a placebo
for the duration of the four weeks (0.88 grams/LB body weight/day).
Those that were given the amino acids had measurable positive
changes in total testosterone, the ratio of testosterone
to the protein that transports it, and hemoglobin compared
to those given a placebo.
(Study from University of Texas)
Protein along with carbs in a post workout meal /shake
will provide the best results. They studied the measured
amount of uptake of the amino acid L-phenylalanine into
healthy leg muscle tissue in one of three protein shakes.
The shakes were consumed one and two hours after intense
leg training and provided about 6 grams of protein, 34 grams
of carbs, or both per shake for a 150 bodybuilder. The L-phenylalanine
uptake in the protein and carb shake was measured as being
three times higher than the carb shake and roughly twice
as great as the amino shake. This shows that the post-workout
shake is the most critical meal for your increased anabolism,
and that it is important to provide carbs with or within
that shake
Other Important Nutrition Information
Carbs do the actual building.
60% of your daily diet
Fats make hormones & protect the organs.
30% of your daily diet
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