Guest guest Posted June 29, 2007 Report Share Posted June 29, 2007 Good Morning! Whey Protein 1. What is it and where does it come from? Out of the many protein sources out there, whey protein is the ultimate. It comes from milk. During the process of turning milk into cheese, whey protein is separated out. Protein can be found in a variety of foods--mainly meats, such as fish, beef, and chicken. Dairy products as well as eggs, cottage cheese, soy and vegetable protein also contain good amounts of protein. Nevertheless, none of these sources compares in quality or ease of use like whey protein. Whey protein has the highest value in providing branched-chain amino acids, which result in building and retaining muscle tissue. 2. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to support this? Whey protein (the highest quality and best form of protein) is incredible. It provides the body with the necessary building blocks to produce amino acids that are used for building muscle tissue. Studies (1). have been conducted that compare whey protein to other sources. They have found that whey protein contains the perfect combination of overall amino acid makeup... and in just the right concentrations for optimal performance in the body. Both hormonal and cellular responses seem to be greatly enhanced with supplementation of whey protein, too! Not to mention the benefits whey protein has on the body's immune system according to documented scientific research (2). Whey protein also plays a role as an antioxidant and an immune system builder. Most importantly, consistent whey protein intake coupled with exercise will result in consistent muscle building. 3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency? Whey protein is very, very important for bodybuilders and those on a diet. Since athletes and bodybuilders work out often, protein levels become depleted. By being a direct precursor to building muscle and essential amino acids, such as glutamine (a muscle enhancer, endurance builder, and muscle deterioration reducer), the content from high quality whey protein can help one's muscles recover and grow faster by bring up the levels of protein. With dieting and those wishing to lose extra fat, whey protein can be very useful because a good intake of protein balances blood sugar levels, while carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate. When the blood sugar levels stay balanced, one is not as prone to excessive eating and has more energy and greater fat loss. Whey protein allows a person to control his or her diet effectively. Most people who want to change their body for the better could benefit from whey protein supplementation; however, since protein is naturally found in many food items deficiency is usually not a problem. 4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects? Training athletes often consume 25 grams of whey protein per day. Bodybuilders who want serious gains (and are burning serious calories), generally consume 150 grams per day. Extremely high doses of whey protein is not recommended, as this will cause the body's liver to be overloaded and you won't get the same benefits as with a consistent lower amount taken three to five times per day. Reference Studies (1).December 2001 - Consuming Protein Supplements Can Help Deter the Effects of Overtraining Protein intake of approx. 0.88 grams per pound of body weight resulted in increased prevention of overtraining. This study was conducted at Ball State University on 17 weight-trained men. They were put on a four week " overtraining " program were they did 8-12 rep maxes for three sets, eight exercises for the first two weeks, then five sets, five exercises for 3-5 rep maxes for the next two weeks. The men were chosen to receive either an amino acid supplement or a placebo for the duration of the four weeks (0.88 grams/lb body weight/day). Those that were given the amino acids had measureable positive changes in total testosterone, the ratio of testosterone to the protein that transports it, and hemoglobin compared to those given a placebo. This proves that adequate protein consumption is the key to making gains! Be sure to get enough (approx. 1gram per lb. of body weight). (2). December 2001 - Protein Taken With Carbs is Better than Protein Alone for Building Muscle This study, conducted at University of Texas Medical Branch, measured the amount of uptake of the amino acid L-phenylalanine into healthy leg muscle tissue in one of three protein shakes. The shakes were consumed one and two hours after intense leg training and provided about 6 grams of protein, 34 grams of carbs, or both per shake for a 150 bodybuilder. The L-phenylalanine uptake in the protein and carb shake was measured as being three times higher than the carb shake and roughly twice as great as the amino shake! So, there you have it! As you know, the postworkout shake is the most critical meal for your increased anabolism. Make sure you're getting some carbs in your postworkout shake for best results. Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac http://www.peacefulmind.com Therapies for healing mind, body, spirit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 can a lactose intolerant person drink those whey protein shakes (when mixed with rice,almond or soy milk?)? , " yogiguruji " <yogiguruji wrote: > > Good Morning! > > Whey Protein > > 1. What is it and where does it come from? > > Out of the many protein sources out there, whey protein is the > ultimate. It comes from milk. During the process of turning milk into > cheese, whey protein is separated out. Protein can be found in a > variety of foods--mainly meats, such as fish, beef, and chicken. > > Dairy products as well as eggs, cottage cheese, soy and vegetable > protein also contain good amounts of protein. Nevertheless, none of > these sources compares in quality or ease of use like whey protein. > Whey protein has the highest value in providing branched-chain amino > acids, which result in building and retaining muscle tissue. > > 2. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to > support this? > > Whey protein (the highest quality and best form of protein) is > incredible. It provides the body with the necessary building blocks > to produce amino acids that are used for building muscle tissue. > Studies (1). have been conducted that compare whey protein to other > sources. They have found that whey protein contains the perfect > combination of overall amino acid makeup... and in just the right > concentrations for optimal performance in the body. Both hormonal and > cellular responses seem to be greatly enhanced with supplementation > of whey protein, too! Not to mention the benefits whey protein has on > the body's immune system according to documented scientific research > (2). > > Whey protein also plays a role as an antioxidant and an immune system > builder. Most importantly, consistent whey protein intake coupled > with exercise will result in consistent muscle building. > > 3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency? > > Whey protein is very, very important for bodybuilders and those on a > diet. Since athletes and bodybuilders work out often, protein levels > become depleted. By being a direct precursor to building muscle and > essential amino acids, such as glutamine (a muscle enhancer, > endurance builder, and muscle deterioration reducer), the content > from high quality whey protein can help one's muscles recover and > grow faster by bring up the levels of protein. With dieting and those > wishing to lose extra fat, whey protein can be very useful because a > good intake of protein balances blood sugar levels, while > carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate. When the blood > sugar levels stay balanced, one is not as prone to excessive eating > and has more energy and greater fat loss. > > Whey protein allows a person to control his or her diet effectively. > Most people who want to change their body for the better could > benefit from whey protein supplementation; however, since protein is > naturally found in many food items deficiency is usually not a > problem. 4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects? > > Training athletes often consume 25 grams of whey protein per day. > Bodybuilders who want serious gains (and are burning serious > calories), generally consume 150 grams per day. Extremely high doses > of whey protein is not recommended, as this will cause the body's > liver to be overloaded and you won't get the same benefits as with a > consistent lower amount taken three to five times per day. > > Reference Studies > > (1).December 2001 - Consuming Protein Supplements Can Help Deter the > Effects of Overtraining > > Protein intake of approx. 0.88 grams per pound of body weight > resulted in increased prevention of overtraining. This study was > conducted at Ball State University on 17 weight-trained men. They > were put on a four week " overtraining " program were they did 8-12 rep > maxes for three sets, eight exercises for the first two weeks, then > five sets, five exercises for 3-5 rep maxes for the next two weeks. > > The men were chosen to receive either an amino acid supplement or a > placebo for the duration of the four weeks (0.88 grams/lb body > weight/day). Those that were given the amino acids had measureable > positive changes in total testosterone, the ratio of testosterone to > the protein that transports it, and hemoglobin compared to those > given a placebo. This proves that adequate protein consumption is the > key to making gains! Be sure to get enough (approx. 1gram per lb. of > body weight). > > (2). December 2001 - Protein Taken With Carbs is Better than Protein > Alone for Building Muscle > > This study, conducted at University of Texas Medical Branch, measured > the amount of uptake of the amino acid L-phenylalanine into healthy > leg muscle tissue in one of three protein shakes. The shakes were > consumed one and two hours after intense leg training and provided > about 6 grams of protein, 34 grams of carbs, or both per shake for a > 150 bodybuilder. The L-phenylalanine uptake in the protein and carb > shake was measured as being three times higher than the carb shake > and roughly twice as great as the amino shake! So, there you have it! > As you know, the postworkout shake is the most critical meal for your > increased anabolism. Make sure you're getting some carbs in your > postworkout shake for best results. > > > Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac > http://www.peacefulmind.com > Therapies for healing > mind, body, spirit > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 If you get whey protein powder you don't have to mix it with any other liquids. Yes lactose and allergic persons can drink it as the lactose and most allergens are removed when processed. It's actually better for you are far as the protiens go because it is more easily digested than soy. And if you have thyroid issues its ok, as soy can cause interfer with thyroid. Read Ann Louise Gittlemans book Fat Flushers to learn more about whey protien. Jenny Kernan --- Ann Ford <annford64 wrote: > > can a lactose intolerant person drink those whey > protein shakes (when > mixed with rice,almond or soy milk?)? > > > , > " yogiguruji " > <yogiguruji wrote: > > > > Good Morning! > > > > Whey Protein > > > > 1. What is it and where does it come from? > > > > Out of the many protein sources out there, whey > protein is the > > ultimate. It comes from milk. During the process > of turning milk into > > cheese, whey protein is separated out. Protein can > be found in a > > variety of foods--mainly meats, such as fish, > beef, and chicken. > > > > Dairy products as well as eggs, cottage cheese, > soy and vegetable > > protein also contain good amounts of protein. > Nevertheless, none of > > these sources compares in quality or ease of use > like whey protein. > > Whey protein has the highest value in providing > branched-chain amino > > acids, which result in building and retaining > muscle tissue. > > > > 2. What does it do and what scientific studies > give evidence to > > support this? > > > > Whey protein (the highest quality and best form of > protein) is > > incredible. It provides the body with the > necessary building blocks > > to produce amino acids that are used for building > muscle tissue. > > Studies (1). have been conducted that compare whey > protein to other > > sources. They have found that whey protein > contains the perfect > > combination of overall amino acid makeup... and in > just the right > > concentrations for optimal performance in the > body. Both hormonal and > > cellular responses seem to be greatly enhanced > with supplementation > > of whey protein, too! Not to mention the benefits > whey protein has on > > the body's immune system according to documented > scientific research > > (2). > > > > Whey protein also plays a role as an antioxidant > and an immune system > > builder. Most importantly, consistent whey protein > intake coupled > > with exercise will result in consistent muscle > building. > > > > 3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of > deficiency? > > > > Whey protein is very, very important for > bodybuilders and those on a > > diet. Since athletes and bodybuilders work out > often, protein levels > > become depleted. By being a direct precursor to > building muscle and > > essential amino acids, such as glutamine (a muscle > enhancer, > > endurance builder, and muscle deterioration > reducer), the content > > from high quality whey protein can help one's > muscles recover and > > grow faster by bring up the levels of protein. > With dieting and those > > wishing to lose extra fat, whey protein can be > very useful because a > > good intake of protein balances blood sugar > levels, while > > carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels to > fluctuate. When the blood > > sugar levels stay balanced, one is not as prone to > excessive eating > > and has more energy and greater fat loss. > > > > Whey protein allows a person to control his or her > diet effectively. > > Most people who want to change their body for the > better could > > benefit from whey protein supplementation; > however, since protein is > > naturally found in many food items deficiency is > usually not a > > problem. 4. How much should be taken? Are there > any side effects? > > > > Training athletes often consume 25 grams of whey > protein per day. > > Bodybuilders who want serious gains (and are > burning serious > > calories), generally consume 150 grams per day. > Extremely high doses > > of whey protein is not recommended, as this will > cause the body's > > liver to be overloaded and you won't get the same > benefits as with a > > consistent lower amount taken three to five times > per day. > > > > Reference Studies > > > > (1).December 2001 - Consuming Protein Supplements > Can Help Deter the > > Effects of Overtraining > > > > Protein intake of approx. 0.88 grams per pound of > body weight > > resulted in increased prevention of overtraining. > This study was > > conducted at Ball State University on 17 > weight-trained men. They > > were put on a four week " overtraining " program > were they did 8-12 rep > > maxes for three sets, eight exercises for the > first two weeks, then > > five sets, five exercises for 3-5 rep maxes for > the next two weeks. > > > > The men were chosen to receive either an amino > acid supplement or a > > placebo for the duration of the four weeks (0.88 > grams/lb body > > weight/day). Those that were given the amino acids > had measureable > > positive changes in total testosterone, the ratio > of testosterone to > > the protein that transports it, and hemoglobin > compared to those > > given a placebo. This proves that adequate protein > consumption is the > > key to making gains! Be sure to get enough > (approx. 1gram per lb. of > > body weight). > > > > (2). December 2001 - Protein Taken With Carbs is > Better than Protein > > Alone for Building Muscle > > > > This study, conducted at University of Texas > Medical Branch, measured > > the amount of uptake of the amino acid > L-phenylalanine into healthy > > leg muscle tissue in one of three protein shakes. > The shakes were > > consumed one and two hours after intense leg > training and provided > > about 6 grams of protein, 34 grams of carbs, or > both per shake for a > > 150 bodybuilder. The L-phenylalanine uptake in the > protein and carb > > shake was measured as being three times higher > than the carb shake > > and roughly twice as great as the amino shake! So, > there you have it! > > As you know, the postworkout shake is the most > critical meal for your > > increased anabolism. Make sure you're getting some > carbs in your > > postworkout shake for best results. > > > > > > Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac > > http://www.peacefulmind.com > > Therapies for healing > > mind, body, spirit > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 , " Ann Ford " <annford64 wrote: > > > can a lactose intolerant person drink those whey protein shakes (when > mixed with rice,almond or soy milk?)? > > > , " yogiguruji " > <yogiguruji@> wrote: > > > > Good Morning! > > > > Whey Protein > > > > 1. What is it and where does it come from? > > > > Out of the many protein sources out there, whey protein is the > > ultimate. It comes from milk. During the process of turning milk into > > cheese, whey protein is separated out. Protein can be found in a > > variety of foods--mainly meats, such as fish, beef, and chicken. > > > > Dairy products as well as eggs, cottage cheese, soy and vegetable > > protein also contain good amounts of protein. Nevertheless, none of > > these sources compares in quality or ease of use like whey protein. > > Whey protein has the highest value in providing branched-chain amino > > acids, which result in building and retaining muscle tissue. > > > > 2. What does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to > > support this? > > > > Whey protein (the highest quality and best form of protein) is > > incredible. It provides the body with the necessary building blocks > > to produce amino acids that are used for building muscle tissue. > > Studies (1). have been conducted that compare whey protein to other > > sources. They have found that whey protein contains the perfect > > combination of overall amino acid makeup... and in just the right > > concentrations for optimal performance in the body. Both hormonal and > > cellular responses seem to be greatly enhanced with supplementation > > of whey protein, too! Not to mention the benefits whey protein has on > > the body's immune system according to documented scientific research > > (2). > > > > Whey protein also plays a role as an antioxidant and an immune system > > builder. Most importantly, consistent whey protein intake coupled > > with exercise will result in consistent muscle building. > > > > 3. Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency? > > > > Whey protein is very, very important for bodybuilders and those on a > > diet. Since athletes and bodybuilders work out often, protein levels > > become depleted. By being a direct precursor to building muscle and > > essential amino acids, such as glutamine (a muscle enhancer, > > endurance builder, and muscle deterioration reducer), the content > > from high quality whey protein can help one's muscles recover and > > grow faster by bring up the levels of protein. With dieting and those > > wishing to lose extra fat, whey protein can be very useful because a > > good intake of protein balances blood sugar levels, while > > carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate. When the blood > > sugar levels stay balanced, one is not as prone to excessive eating > > and has more energy and greater fat loss. > > > > Whey protein allows a person to control his or her diet effectively. > > Most people who want to change their body for the better could > > benefit from whey protein supplementation; however, since protein is > > naturally found in many food items deficiency is usually not a > > problem. 4. How much should be taken? Are there any side effects? > > > > Training athletes often consume 25 grams of whey protein per day. > > Bodybuilders who want serious gains (and are burning serious > > calories), generally consume 150 grams per day. Extremely high doses > > of whey protein is not recommended, as this will cause the body's > > liver to be overloaded and you won't get the same benefits as with a > > consistent lower amount taken three to five times per day. > > > > Reference Studies > > > > (1).December 2001 - Consuming Protein Supplements Can Help Deter the > > Effects of Overtraining > > > > Protein intake of approx. 0.88 grams per pound of body weight > > resulted in increased prevention of overtraining. This study was > > conducted at Ball State University on 17 weight-trained men. They > > were put on a four week " overtraining " program were they did 8-12 rep > > maxes for three sets, eight exercises for the first two weeks, then > > five sets, five exercises for 3-5 rep maxes for the next two weeks. > > > > The men were chosen to receive either an amino acid supplement or a > > placebo for the duration of the four weeks (0.88 grams/lb body > > weight/day). Those that were given the amino acids had measureable > > positive changes in total testosterone, the ratio of testosterone to > > the protein that transports it, and hemoglobin compared to those > > given a placebo. This proves that adequate protein consumption is the > > key to making gains! Be sure to get enough (approx. 1gram per lb. of > > body weight). > > > > (2). December 2001 - Protein Taken With Carbs is Better than Protein > > Alone for Building Muscle > > > > This study, conducted at University of Texas Medical Branch, measured > > the amount of uptake of the amino acid L-phenylalanine into healthy > > leg muscle tissue in one of three protein shakes. The shakes were > > consumed one and two hours after intense leg training and provided > > about 6 grams of protein, 34 grams of carbs, or both per shake for a > > 150 bodybuilder. The L-phenylalanine uptake in the protein and carb > > shake was measured as being three times higher than the carb shake > > and roughly twice as great as the amino shake! So, there you have it! > > As you know, the postworkout shake is the most critical meal for your > > increased anabolism. Make sure you're getting some carbs in your > > postworkout shake for best results. > > > > > > Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac > > http://www.peacefulmind.com > > Therapies for healing > > mind, body, spirit > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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