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What is whey protein?

Whey protein is a high-quality protein derived from cow’s milk. Whey protein is also one of the richest known sources of naturally occurring branched-chain amino acids – leucine, isoleucine and valine. Compared to many other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis, whey protein delivers more essential amino acids to the body and is absorbed quickly and efficiently. I recommend this type of protein especially if you want to build a lean muscle mass.

What are the health benefits of whey protein?

Whey protein consumption can increase production, or synthesis, of muscle protein, which may improve body composition.

How is whey protein good for athletes and people who exercise?

Research shows that consuming high-quality protein in combination with resistance exercise can boost the rate at which the body makes lean muscle mass and can improve body composition. In fact, a combination of protein intake and resistance exercise yields better results than resistance training with drinking a beverage that contains only carbohydrates.

What are essential and non-essential amino acids?

The body is able to make non-essential amino acids from other amino acids in the body. However, the body is not able to make essential amino acids, and the only way to get them is through diet. One of the best ways to ensure you are meeting your needs is by eating high-quality protein foods.

In what foods can people find whey protein?

While found naturally in cow’s milk and yogurt, whey protein is also found in many commercial sports nutrition products such as drinks, energy bars and powder mixes for smoothies and shakes.

Why whey protein?

All proteins are not created equal – protein quality is determined by the protein’s amino acid composition and by the ability of the body to digest and metabolize the protein. Whey protein is both a high-quality protein naturally found in milk and one of the best natural sources of essential amino acids, “essential” because the body cannot make them and therefore they must be supplied through diet.

Research shows that consuming whey protein in combination with resistance exercise can boost the rate at which the body makes lean muscle. In addition, whey protein is highly digestible and rapidly absorbed.

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Source: www.nationaldairycouncil.org/wheyprotein

(by Marcela Vanharova)