| Whey Protein & Fat Burners |
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| Jan 31, 2008 |
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Why Whey??
I have been asked in recent times about the validity of using protein powders to supplement my diet. This little blurb deals exclusively with whey protein, as that has been what I have always used.
While I do not ever recommend that one gets all of their protein from shakes, I do feel that this is one of the very few supplements that does work (and I’ve tried plenty of them…). Interestingly enough, I have witnessed people who will decry protein shakes on one hand, while at the same time encouraging the use of potentially dangerous and usually completely ineffective ‘fat burners’.
As an aside, for an interesting read about fat burners, go to this link and give the article a read… something to think about BEFORE you go out and spend anywhere from $25 to $70 on these products.
http://weightloss.immunodefence.com/2007/01/bayer_others_settle_with_us_ov.html
Back to the protein!!
The foundational ingredient in whey based protein powders of course, is whey protein. Whey is considered by many to be protein’s super-star, and nature’s richest source of biologically active protein.
Whey is one of the world’s oldest ‘health foods’. You know the liquid that forms on top of your yogurt? The stuff that many people pour off and throw out? Guess what that is?? That's right, it's whey! Stir it in and eat it, it's good for you!
Way back in 420 B.C., Hippocrates, who is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’, recommended the health-boosting benefits of whey. In Europe during the Middle Ages, whey was touted as a health tonic. Fast forward to the 21st century, and we have scientists discovering an amazing array of healthful benefits from whey.
The very first protein source you were designed to eat as a newborn is your mother’s breast milk. Did you know that the single most important nutritional protein in breast milk is whey protein? In fact, mothers’ milk is 70% whey.
Whey protein contains all of the essential amino acids*. Plus, it boasts the highest protein quality rating among all proteins.
It is a complete protein, giving newborns a healthy start in life. From that start, you’re designed to build a strong immune system and attain a normal growth pattern.
A 1987 Immunology journal reports that whey protein supports optimal immune system response by replenishing glutathione (GSH) levels in the blood through its critical precursor, cysteine*.
Intercellular levels of glutathione and its precursors increase when you eat protein. Then glutathione is stored in your cells for later use.
Great Reasons to Consider Using Whey Protein
1. Convenience – fits easily into a busy, fitness oriented lifestyle.
2. Nutrition – a biologically active whey protein can enhance your health and immune system*.
3. Energy – long-lasting moxie so you can accomplish more*.
4. Cost – when you are consuming a large amount of protein in your diet, the cost of purchasing lean chicken and turkey breasts over time becomes very taxing on all but the biggest wallets. Whey protein provides a cost effective solution.
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