Supplements Information 2lossweight.com

The Benefits of Whey Protein


The benefits of whey protein are so numerous and apply to so many different groups of people, that listing them all would be quite a large undertaking. In the sense of an overview, the benefits of whey protein make it an excellent choice for individuals of all ages who struggle to maintain a healthy diet and to improve their overall health.

Providing all of the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of healthy muscles, nails, skin and other connective tissue, whey protein not only is almost completely devoid of cholesterol but aids in the removal of "bad" cholesterol from the body. Whey protein has the ideal combination of amino acids to help improve body composition and enhance athletic performance.

Whey protein is an excellent source of the essential amino acid, leucine. Leucine is important for athletes as it plays a key role in promoting muscle protein synthesis and muscle growth. Whey protein is a soluble, easy to digest protein and is efficiently absorbed into the body.

It is often referred to as a ""fast"" protein for its ability to quickly provide nourishment to muscles. The body requires more energy to digest protein than other foods (thermic effect) and as a result you burn more calories after a protein meal. Whey protein is an excellent protein choice for cancer patients as it is very easy to digest and very gentle to the system.

Whey protein may be added to a wide variety of foods and beverages to increase the protein content without affecting taste. Healthy nutrition practices have been shown to play a role in helping to manage, and possibly prevent, the onset of type-2 diabetes. Whey protein, a high quality, high biological value protein, is a good choice for diabetics who need to carefully manage food intake.

A recent study in Europe compared whey protein to casein, the primary protein in milk. They found that older men who consumed whey protein showed greater protein synthesis, or growth, which helped limit muscle loss over time.

Whey Protein Info provides detailed information about whey protein powder, drinks, concentrate, and best whey protein, as well as the benefits of whey protein and other helpful whey protein facts. Whey Protein Info is the sister site of Home Gyms Web.


MORE RESOURCES:

National Post

Phillies' Romero says he's not guilty in doping suspension
USA Today - 16 hours ago
Romero, who won two World Series games for the Phillies, and Mitre said they were unaware the over-the-counter supplements purchased at local GNC stores ...
Reliever Who Helped Phillies to Title Is Suspended for Failed Drug ... New York Times
Phils' Romero a casualty in baseball's drug war Philadelphia Inquirer
MLB Pitcher Faces Suspension, Blames Supplement Natural Products Industry Insider
Delaware County Daily Times - MLB.com
all 747 news articles


Medical News You Can Use: Supplements
Ellsworth American, ME - 1 hour ago
Unlike some physicians, I support the appropriate use of supplements and vitamins in my patients. Having said that, I need to explain the use of supplements ...


Folic Acid Supplements Help To Prevent Certain Birth Defects For ...
Examiner.com - 7 hours ago
Consuming adequate amounts of the dietary supplement before becoming pregnant can help prevent neural tube birth defects -- serious defects of the spine and ...


Pet Health Solutions Introduces Optimex Anti-Tear Stain Supplement ...
PR Web (press release), WA - 13 hours ago
Optimexâ„¢ Anti-Tear Stain Supplement reduces staining by activating a dog's natural immunity against stain-causing bacteria. Union City, CA (PRWEB) January 9 ...


Consumers warned to avoid 2 supplement sales sites
The Associated Press - Jan 7, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — Lanelle Chernosky saw an ad on a Web site offering a free sample of a nutritional supplement featuring Brazilian acai berries, ...
BBB warns of acai berry weight-loss scam WalletPop
BBB warning consumers of weight-loss scams Columbus Dispatch
Better Business Bureau issues a warning about acai berry Fort Worth Star Telegram
Natural Products Industry Insider - MSNBC
all 86 news articles


Supplements don't prevent prostate cancer
Victoria Advocate, TX - Jan 7, 2009
2001 and October of this year, study subjects received one of four possible supplements: selenium, vitamin E, the two together or a placebo containing ...
Antioxidant Supplements Do Not Reduce Cancer Risk Cancer Consultants
Vitamin offers no help London Free Press
Antioxidants show no cancer prevention signs Freshinfo
WKYC-TV - Kansas City infoZine
all 21 news articles


Study: Seniors at risk due to OTC drugs, supplements
FierceHealthcare, DC - Jan 8, 2009
However, they don't always end up finding out what kind of over-the-counter drugs or supplements elderly patients are taking. This leads to one in 25 older ...
Seniors Mixing Prescription and OTC Drugs New York Times
all 2 news articles


Rise in Herbal Supplements
Advance for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, PA - 14 hours ago
After a rise in the popularity of dietary supplements in the 1990s, usage seems to have plateaued, although exposure may continue to increase with the ...


Natural Products Association Advocates Strength of Dietary ...
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Jan 8, 2009
These federal enforcement powers include, but are not limited to, removing any dietary supplements deemed adulterated from the marketplace and imposing ...


The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com

Philadelphia Eagles say use of dietary supplements is a way of ...
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com, PA - Jan 7, 2009
By NICK FIERRO PHILADELPHIA | Dietary supplements are a way of life in the NFL, as a routine check of the stalls in the Eagles' locker room reveals. ...
Dietary supplements a way of life in professional sports The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
all 2 news articles

Supplements - Google News

home | site map
© 2006