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