Whey protein is a very high quality complete protein with rich amounts of all the essential amino acids. Whey protein isolate is the purest form of whey protein, which is why it is absorbed so quickly and efficiently into the body.
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2010
whey protein powder : Energy-Making Machine
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Dec
2009
What is Whey Protein after all?
Whey protein is a supplement used by muscle builders to complement their protein intake. It is a top quality protein, which has a high percentage of Branched-Chain Amino-Acids. The unique factor about whey protein is that it is not present in any kind of natural foods. It is a byproduct, which is obtained during the production of cheese from milk. Why is whey protein important for muscle building? Whey protein is a common protein supplement for body builders. However, other people can reap the benefits from this protein supplement as well. The protein powder is effectively used to treat cancer, bruises, and obesity in many patients. In addition, athletes, weight-trainers and sports players use whey protein to build endurance during heavy workouts. As it comprises of only dairy products, it is safe for use by vegetarians. Comparison between whey protein and casein Whey protein and casein both are forms of milk protein. What differentiates them is their digestion duration in the human body. Normally in an average adult human, whey protein can be digested easily while casein takes about seven hours to digest. Therefore, whey protein is often recommended after heavy workouts while casein is generally taken at night just (more…)
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Dec
2009
Whey Protein Powders – Why are they so good?
Well everyone has heard about Whey Protein powders haven’t they? It seems like a lot have but just how good are they? 100 Percent Whey Protein powders will not only assist you to loose weight but will build muscle mass providing you work out. Everyone needs to exercise a minimum of 30 minutes per day in conjunction with a healthy diet to see the effects. 100 Percent Whey protein powders will assit you in your dieting regime by filling the stomach so you don’t need or want to eat as much and provide you with all the energy you still need to function on a daily basis. The average cost per serving for Whey powder in a 5 pound canister is around $0. 39c – Now that’s the cheapest meal you will ever have! Of course, it is recommended that you consult your physician prior to taking any dietry supplement. So what is Whey Protein powder ? Whey protein is a high quality protein poweder from cow’s milk. Cow’s milkconsists of 2 proteins, around 80 pecent Casein and 20 percent Whey protein. Whey protein is far more soluble and digestable than casein andalso has a higher quality rating. It is (more…)
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Dec
2009
Why Does Whey Protein Help You Lose Weight?
Whey protein is the most popular protein supplement for weight lifters, people wanting to lose extra pounds, and all people looking for a healthy drink. It is created from dehydrated whey, that comes from dairy milk, and sold as a protein powder. All serious bodybuilders take whey protein as a supplement after a hard training session. Why is it so popular?To help understand the popularity of whey protein, you need to understand it’s composition. Whey protein is composed of several various types of proteins: Alpha-lactoglobulin, Beta-lactoglobulin, Bovine serum albumin (BSA), Immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, and lactoferricin. It also is full of calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorous and many vitamins. For starters, whey protein is an extremely balanced source of amino acids and protein peptides. This means its nutritious and helps your body create muscle. Secondly it has a high efficiently for absorption by your body. It is easier to turn into new muscle than egg, soy, or other meat proteins. The antioxidant, glutathione, cannot be produced unless you have enough of an amino acid called cysteine. Luckily, whey protein is full of this particluar amino acid cysteine. In order to make new muscle tissue as quickly as possible, your body needs the branched-chain (more…)
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Dec
2009
The Whey Protein Diet (What is Whey Protein)
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet, eating her curds and whey; Along came a spider, who sat down beside her, And frightened Miss Muffet away. It would appear that little Miss Muffet was on a whey protein diet. Whey Protein is a protein made from milk. Milk is high in protein. Milk also contains some elements not particularly useful to dieters, like milk fat and lactose sugars. First, the milk is curdled. This is a common process, and all cheese, yogurt and sour cream begins with curdled milk. Further into the cheese making process, the curds are removed to compress into cheese. What is left is a watery whey protein liquid. The liquid is placed in a centrifuge where the fats and whey are separated. When the whey protein is all that is left, it is transformed into powder by drying. The result is a very rich protein powder. A few generations ago, the good old egg was thought to be top of the biologically useful protein chart. But when scientists started to look at whey, they found it easily beat the egg. The protein absorption scale which previously had the egg at 100, now had to be adjusted (more…)
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Dec
2009
Undenatured Whey Protein : What’s So Special?
What is undenatured whey protein ? Can I buy it in a health food store? What does it do, and why should I use it? Let’s start first with whey protein in general. This is the protein that has been isolated from whey. Whey is the liquid material that is left behind after the solids have been removed from cow’s milk. Manufacturers have processed this protein into mixtures that can be used for building muscle or for muscle building and muscle development. You can find a large array of whey protein powder to make a breakfast smoothie, or protein drink, at any general nutrition, weight training, or bodybuilding supplements store or supplier. Muscle Milk and Designer Whey are popular examples of this today for a breakfast smoothie, protein shake, or protein drinks. Whey protein is an excellent source of dietary protein, and is very effective in building muscle for athletic nutrition. It is also a good choice for anyone who would like to reduce their body fat, and build muscle through exercise and/or bodybuilding supplements. But all protein supplements are not created equal. This type of protein is classified as denatured. What does denatured mean? This simply means that the (more…)
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Dec
2009
Learn About Whey Protein
Ask anyone who works out and takes a protein powder what type they are using and most likely their response will be “ Whey protein . ” Whey protein has been a staple supplement for years in the bodybuilding world and also in many other athletic events for those wanting to gain muscle for one simple reason – it works! Some of the many benefits obtained from whey protein include: · Increased muscle mass · A full spectrum of the essential amino acids · Faster muscle recovery · May help you to lose fat faster · Rich in branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) While whey protein may be marketed as a high quality protein, what many people don’t realize is that there are different classes of whey protein, which can dramatically affect the quality that a consumer can end up with. If you are truly interested in getting the most bang for your buck, you really need to be aware of what type of whey protein you are purchasing. First in these categories is whey protein concentrate. In order for a protein to be classified as whey protein concentrate, it needs to be at a percentage of anywhere from 29 (more…)
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