Whey Protein and Bodybuilding
Most bodybuilders would agree that supplementing
with whey protein is an important element in achieving
serious muscle gains. This article will examine
the facts relating to whey protein as a supplement
and help you decide whether you need to follow
this particular strategy.Whey protein is produced
during the process that sees milk turned into
cheese.
It is also found naturally in dairy products,
eggs, soy and vegetable proteins but none of these
compares in quality to whey protein powder. It
also scores highly in providing the branched chain
amino acids (BCAA's) that are important in the
building and retention of muscle.
Whey protein
is highly favored by bodybuilders because it provides
the necessary building blocks to produce the amino
acids that the body uses to build lean muscle
tissue. Many studies have shown that whey protein
contains the perfect combination of amino acids,
in just the right concentration for optimal performance
in the body.
It is also thought that whey protein has a role
as an anti-oxidant and immune system builder.It
is best taken in powder form mixed in juice or
milk, spread throughout the day to maintain a
positive nitrogen balance. Serious bodybuilders
often consume up to 150 grams each day but as
a rule of thumb, daily protein intake for active
trainers can be calculated by taking your weight
in pounds and multiplying by 1 or 1.5.
But remember,
you need to work out how much protein is taken
from food and other sources, and then spread the
remaining whey protein balance over the day.Whey
protein is a relatively safe supplement but no
more than 30 grams of protein should be taken
at one sitting as excessive single doses could
overload the liver.
The safety of whey protein has been well documented
in many scientific studies and there is clear
proof that taken consistently, coupled with regular
exercise, it will result in meaningful muscle
gain.
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