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Whey Protein Facts
Posted on Nov 08, 2009 under General | No Comment

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, bodybuilders, those looking to lose weight, and people with a whole array of medical conditions.

Today I’m going to list some of the whey protein facts. Facts that make whey protein the best source of protein. The fact is that whey protein is a superfood and almost anyone can benefit from consuming it. Here’s the facts about whey protein…
Whey Protein Facts:

• 1. Whey protein is the best source of amino acids available. It has a complete amino acid profile, no other protein source contains this. Amino acids are not only vital for many body functions, they are the building blocks of protein and are essential to muscle growth and recovery. Without adequate amino acids in the diet performance and muscle growth will be hampered.
• 2. Whey protein is absorbed faster than any other protein source. This makes it ideal for drinking after workouts, and first thing in the morning when the body needs nutrients and aminos as quick as possible.
• 3. 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 close to the cheese factories.
• 4. 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 a protein source. The higher the better. Eggs have a BV of around 100, whey protein isolate can be up to 150!
• 5. Whey protein can help with type II diabetes. For people with type 2 diabetes, adding whey to high-carbohydrate meals stimulates insulin release and reduces spikes in blood glucose levels after meals.
• 6. Whey protein can help you lose weight! Protein takes more energy for the body to process than carbs and fats. This means more calories are need to process it, and more calories are burned. This leads to a faster metabolism and faster weight loss.
• 7. Good whey protein supplements are also high in Glutamine. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, and is responsible for muscle repair and regrowth as well as being the primary fuel for the immune system.
• 8. Some studies have shown that whey protein can help increase memory power in stressful situations.
• 9. Whey protein supplements are also sold as “tasteless”. These tasteless forms of whey protein can be mixed with just about any recipe to add extra protein without effecting taste.
• 10. Whey protein isolate is practically fat free. It’s also lactose free. Whey protein isolate is filtered and can be almost 95% pure protein!
• 11. Whey protein is now the most common ingredient in weight loss drinks, meal replacements and products.

Do you know any other facts about whey that I’ve missed? Leave them in the comment below! Enjoy your whey!

props I was looking for some info trying to lose like 60pnds than k you

Whey protein is like the mcdonalds of protein powders.

^^I heard it's great.

Good too know. McDonalds is one of the garbage foods I would like to consume, so I'll go with the alternative in whey protein powders. [pic]

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Has anyone tried or heard of Herbalife? From what I hear its a must have but thats just advertisement..

One of my boys work for herbalife, always tryin to sell me green tea supplements n !! lmao

They push that stuff hard [pic]

Almost worked for them but moved. It's not bad but I'm sure there's better stuff elsewhere.