Whey protein is a popular supplement used those involved in bodybuilding and fitness to add to their already high protein diets. Everyone needs protein and whey is the perfect protein because of its convenience and easy to use drinkability. This article will explain what whey protein is and why it's the top selling sports nutrition product on the market today. You will also learn the common amino acids found in whey, best times to consume it, and learn how much whey you need in your daily diet.
During the process of converting milk into cheese, whey protein is separated out. Whey is the highest quality and best source of protein available to the public. It plays a role as an antioxidant and helps support a healthy immune system. Studies have shown that whey protein contains the perfect combination of amino acids needed for optimal performance in the body. Consistent
supplementation of whey with a good exercise program will yield the results that you are looking for.
The amino acids commonly found in most whey powders can be classified in three different categories:
1) Essential Amino Acids
2) Non-essential Amino Acids
3) Conditionally Essential Amino Acids
The essential ones used in most powders are valine,
threonine, isoleucine, leucine, and lysine. Non-essential amino acids include aspartic acid, serine, and alanine, while conditionally essential aminos are proline and glutamine. Most whey protein powders also include a decent amount of calcium and potassium, so its no wonder whey protein is the highest selling sports nutrition supplement on the market today.
Most athletes consume around thirty grams of whey protein daily, while some bodybuilders even take amounts higher than two-hundred grams. The best time to consume whey protein is directly after a workout.
Assuming you eat six or more meals a day, you can get away with having whey at three different times daily. Just make sure that the rest of your meals come from other protein sources such as egg whites, chicken and tuna. A diet when you're only having whey protein will not only taste bland, but you will feel hungrier throughout the day because of whey's instant
digestibility. Not what you want when trying to lose fat.
Chris
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