Know your proteins: Whey protein (part B) : Health benefits of whey protein

Know your proteins: Whey protein (part B)

Health benefits of whey protein

NOTE*****Let me start by clarifying that: Not all proteins will have equal nutritional benefits to the body. Different proteins will usually have varied sources, like milk, soy, rice, beef and so on. The benefits will also vary depending on your activities, for example, athletes have more success losing weight by supplementing their proteins when compared to the non-athletic counterparts.

Whey protein is a very popular protein supplement due to its wide array of benefits. Whey protein is useful not only to athletes and body builders, but also people who are battling or recovering from an illness or injury, as well as those who wish to improve the quality of health.

Whey protein has numerous benefits, which include:

·         Assistance in building lean muscle as well as losing fats in the body

·         Improvement of physical performance, whether in sports of recovery from injury

·         Enhancing circulatory (cardiovascular) system function and health

·         Mind sharpening

·         Anti-aging effects

So, we look at some of the benefits in detail, and how they are achieved by consuming whey protein.

·         Source of essential amino acids (EFAs): Whey protein is an important source of essential amino acids (EFAs) for the body. Essential amino acids are solely derived from the diet, since they cannot be synthesized by the body. This makes them quite easy to be deficient if a proper diet is not followed at all times. The EFAs are important for growth and repair of tissues and organs, like nails, hair, muscles, ligaments, teeth, body fluids and so on.

·         Boost immunity and well being: Whey protein has been proved to promote new skin growth, which promotes faster wound healing especially for post-surgery patients of burn victims. It also helps regulate blood glucose levels as well as slowing down growth of cancer cells. The essential fatty acids also promote healthy cell regeneration hence increased well being. The anti-ageing effects are realized since the body is able to repair itself hence elastic skin, thicker and stronger hair and nails, as well as the boosted immunity which prevents degeneration due to disease.

·         Boost muscle growth: Whey protein is very popular with weight lifters and body builders. Since the whey proteins are absorbed directly without requiring digestion, whey is very popular as a post-work out protein supplement. After physical straining, the body will need to repair the tissues and organs that were involved in the exercise, and protein is needed for this. By delivering the essential fatty acids to the cells in record time, whey encourages the muscles to repair as well as regeneration of more muscular cells without having to tax the body for the proteins required for this process.

·         Weight loss: the body usually requires more energy to digest and assimilate proteins, when compared to other foods. This creates a ‘thermic’ effect, where more calories are burnt after a protein meal. Whey protein is low in fats, sugar and calories, hence promoting a lean body mass. Whey protein also improves satiety by reducing the glucose absorption tome into the bloodstream. This helps negate the urge to snack in between meals due to depletion in blood sugar. This helps stick to a proper diet for those who are trying to reduce their food intake so as to lose weight.

·         Stress Reduction: Stress is a common contributor to feelings of emotional draining and over-eating for comfort. Whey protein is helpful in releasing of the hormone serotonin, which is a calming hormone and promotes feeling of wellness. Whey protein also slows down the production of the stress hormone cortisol. ***you can buy your whey proteins + others here***

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