Whey Protein Facts

By: Steve Gargento

This article gives an in-depth information about whey protein, what it really is, how to get the most out of it and useful buying tips.

Different scientific researches have proven that whey is the highest quality protein available on the market today. Several main factors give it the number one position when compared with egg whites, casein or soy protein. First of all, whey get more rapidly absorbed and digested by the body. It leads to increased muscular strength and performance capacity, improves blood lipid levels, immunity and blood pressure.

The bodybuilding industry is well aware of those facts, so it should come as no surprise that over 50% of all bodybuilding supplements contain it. Of course, a thing to remember is that no matter how good your supplementation might be, it's the successful combination of all components that determines what you will achieve. Besides whey protein and all the other supplemental products, bodybuilding requires hard work in the gym, consistency, 8-10 hours of sleep, and nutritious daily meals.

Although whey protein gets quickly absorbed by the body, that doesn't mean that there aren't any tips and tricks to make the process even more rapid. That's because in certain periods during the day, the body has a much greater need for whey. Having a whey protein shake right after you wake up is perhaps the best moment.

It's always best to drink it in the morning, because on an empty stomach, the acids are stronger, so the whey protein will be absorbed to the fullest. It also helps your body stop the catabolic process (when your body is breaking down muscle mass to get aminos) which are the last thing that a bodybuilder wants. In that way, you will not only stop the catabolic process, but you will also speed up the recovery and growth of your muscles.

For even better absorption, it's best to mix up whey protein with water instead of milk. Of course, you might loose some of that good old taste, but your body won't have to deal with some of the components contained in milk which are hard to digest. So to sum it all up, mix up 30-50 grams of whey protein with water, as soon as you wake up.

Other periods in which you should have a whey protein shake are before and/or after your workout. This is the time of the day when you put the heaviest nutritional demand upon your body, and whey protein helps to add more muscle mass. To jump-start the recovery process, have a shake no longer than 40 minutes after workout.

Most whey protein powder manufacturers tend to add other supplements, besides whey in an attempt to make the end product even more effective. Often, the labels let you know exactly what these supplements are. For example, whey protein powders can have anywhere from zero to a significant number of grams of carbs per serving. Carbs give you energy when training, so they are very important.

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The main advantage of the Protein Drink is that it gets absorbed more rapidly than any other meal. Author - Steve Gargento.
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