| Are you interested in looking after your body | | | | have the highest absorption rate (digestion) in |
| before and after strenuous activities or exercise? | | | | comparison to all other foods. |
| Do you avoid supplements that contain additives | | | | Why do athletes use whey protein? |
| and possible side effects? | | | | Protein levels are depleted through exercise. |
| If you are interested in better health and | | | | Muscles require the amino acid leucine. Leucine is |
| improved physical fitness, you may have heard | | | | important as it plays a key role in promoting |
| that bodybuilders and other athletes are turning to | | | | muscle protein synthesis and muscle growth to |
| a simple, natural supplement called whey protein. | | | | prevent deterioration, give endurance and build |
| What is whey protein? | | | | mass. Proteins supply these amino acids to the |
| Whey protein is a pure, natural, high quality protein | | | | muscles, which is why athletes use whey protein. |
| from cow's milk. It is a rich source of the | | | | Who should consider using whey protein? |
| essential amino acids that are needed by our | | | | Because amino acids are 'building blocks' for the |
| bodies daily and are the building blocks for healthy | | | | human body, it is sometimes used by patients to |
| muscles, nails, skin, and other body tissue. Whey | | | | speed up the healing of wounds or burns. |
| is the by-product of making cheese and was | | | | The high quality protein that comes from whey |
| usually thrown away as a waste product. Whey | | | | makes it a recommended choice for those who |
| protein is an excellent choice of protein for people | | | | need optimal benefits from restricted diets |
| of all ages. Researchers now know that whey | | | | including diabetics, those on weight management |
| protein provides numerous benefits in areas that | | | | diets and even ill patients not able to consume |
| include sports, weight control, immune support, | | | | enough protein in their diet to assist with healing. |
| bone health, and general well-being. It is naturally | | | | Can whey protein be dangerous? |
| found in mother's milk and also used in baby | | | | Whey protein is a food and therefore does not |
| formula. Whey protein isolate is the purest form | | | | have the risks associated with other supplements. |
| available. Whey protein is being considered for use | | | | Nevertheless, too much of anything carries risks. |
| as a fortifier of grain products because of its | | | | Extremely high use of whey protein can overload |
| considerable health benefits and bland flavor. In | | | | the liver, which can cause serious problems. |
| addition, whey protein is easily digestible, | | | | Moderation is always recommended. |
| lactose-free and is a rich source of branched chain | | | | Should you be lactose intolerant you might want |
| amino acids or BCAAs. It also contains the highest | | | | to try whey protein isolate, which has less than |
| known levels of BCAAs in any natural food | | | | 1% lactose and is generally tolerable for most |
| source and these are of particular benefit to | | | | users. |
| athletes and anyone who exercises hard. Although | | | | Whey protein is a great natural and healthy way |
| protein is also found in other foods such as meat, | | | | to bring protein into your diet and increase your |
| soy and vegetables, whey protein is proven to | | | | general well-being. |