Protein

You may have heard that whey protein is the best form of protein available to us. Well, you've heard right. Whey protein is a super source of protein for athletes, bodybuilding, those looking to lose weight, and people with an whole array of medical conditions.

Today I'm going to list some of the whey protein facts. Facts that whey protein the best source of protein. The fact is that whey protein is a super food and almost anyone can benefit for consuming it. Here's the facts about whey protein:

Whey Protein facts:

Whey protein is the best source of amino acids available. It has a complete amino acid profile, no other protein source contains this. Amino acides are not only vital for body functions, they are the building blocks of proteins and are essential to muscle growth and recovery. Without adequate amino acids in the diet, performance and muscle growth will be hampered.
Whey protein is absorbed faster then any other protein source. This makes it ideal for drinking after workouts, and first thing in the morning when your body needs nutrients and aminos as quick as possible.
Whey protein is actually a by product of cheese. It's what's left over in the cheese making process. In the old times,whey protein used to be thrown away, being dumped in rivers next to cheese factories.
whey protein isolate (the most purest form of protein) contains the highest biological value of any protein source. Biological value (BV) is a measure of how quickly and efficiently the body can use the protein source. The higher the better. Eggs have a BV of around 100, whey protein isolate can be up to 150!
Whey protein can help with type II diabetes. For people with type 2 diabetes, adding whey to high carb meals stimulates insulin release and reduces spikes in blood glucose levels after meals.
Whey protein can help you lose weight! Protein takes more energy for the body to process than carbs and fat. This means more calories are needed to process it, and more calories are burned. This leads to a faster metabolism and faster weight loss.
Good whey protein supplements are also high in Glutamine. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acide in the body, and is responsible for muscle repair and regrowth as well as being the primary feul for your immune system.
Some studies have shown that whey protein can help increase memeory power in stressful situations.
whey protein supplements are also sold as "tasteless". These tasteless forms of whey protein can mixed with just about any recipe to add extra protein without effecting taste.
Whey protein isolate is practically fat free. It's also lactose free. Whey protein isolate is filtered and can be almost 95% pure protein!
Whey protein is now the most common ingredient in weight lose drinks, meal replacements, and products.

Note: You should take a Casein protein supplement before bed to keep your body from going into a catabolic state (muscle eating). Casein is a slow digesting protein and it will be able to supply your body what it needs throughout the night!

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