Why Protein Shakes are Excellent for Every Body
January 18th, 2007There seems to be a lot of discussion within the personal development community about whether protein powder is good or bad. I have been using it as one of my primary sources of protein ever since I started working out in the gym while I was still in school 20 years ago. Protein shakes have come a long way in the last 20 years and in this article I will provide a number of reasons why I believe protein powder is not just good for bodybuilders but for people from all walks of life, who want to gain weight, lose weight or remain at a constant body weight.
The type of protein powder I am referring to is whey protein powder. Whey is actually a byproduct of cheese manufacturing and whey is arguably the best quality and most easily absorbed source of protein you can put in your body. No other form of protein including meat, fish, chicken, vegetables or any dairy foods can compare in quality or supply amino acids to build and repair muscle tissue like whey protein can. Egg whites, once thought to be the ultimate source of protein, although still very good, do not have the superior amino acid profile of whey protein nor are they as easily digested as whey. For this very reason this makes whey protein powder beneficial to people of all ages as the most suitable source of protein on the market today. The tissue sparing benefits of whey protein are particularly favorable for athletes, those who are sick or injured, anyone on a calorie controlled diet and the elderly.
For bodybuilders or anyone who regularly exercises the benefits of whey protein shakes are enormous. Whey, being high in branched chain amino acids, is the ideal form of protein to consume directly after a workout when your receptors for protein are screaming for nourishment. It is these amino acids that your body uses to repair your muscles, aid in decreasing muscle soreness in the days after training, assist in strengthening bones and help in boosting your immune system. Your body’s own antioxidant levels which protect cells from disease and degeneration are also enhanced by the intake of whey protein making it beneficial to your overall health. Whey is an important ingredient in helping to strengthen both your ligaments and tendon which is of the utmost importance to those using heavy weights or engaging in high intensity training as well as being of incredible benefit to the body as it ages.
Another little known fact of whey protein intake is that it suppresses the appetite by stimulating the release of the hormone cholecystokinin which also aids in the digestion of protein. This makes it ideal as a high quality essential protein source and a relatively low calorie meal alternative for those on a calorie controlled diet.
So those wishing to gain muscle, lose fat or just stay healthy can benefit from this excellent food supplement. Nowadays whey protein is easy to find in almost all health food stores and comes in a variety of tasty flavors. A whey protein shake is in my opinion the best value food supplement on the market today and of valuable assistance in maintaining a healthy body for people of all ages and especially for anyone who exercises regularly. Consuming one 30 gram serving per day is all most people would need. High intensity athletes and bodybuilders may take up to 3 servings a day, ideally in the morning, after working out and before bed to give the body some muscle repairing sustenance while you sleep.
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