Are Protein Shakes Good For You?
17 May 2013
Are Protein Shakes Good For You?
According to Flex bodybuilding magazine, protein shake is the number one selling bodybuilding supplement. Protein powders have been around for years, but they are currently gaining popularity and becoming more widely used for their health benefits. In fact protein is one of three food components we require in large quantities. Others are carbohydrates and fats. Your body uses proteins in your diet to build new cells, maintain tissues, and synthesize new proteins that make it possible for you perform basic bodily functions. According to Centers for Disease Control and Preventions, adults in the U.S are encouraged to get 10% to 35 % of their day’s calories from protein foods. That’s about 46 grams of protein for women and 56 grams of protein for men. Protein shakes come in a variety of flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. And there are different types of protein shakes, each with their own benefits and downsides. Some protein shakes include a number of other supplements as well, to help people get more of the nutrients they need, some are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and some just try to get as much usable protein into the body as quickly as possible. There are five main protein sources used in most protein shakes: soy, egg, casein, milk and whey. Of these, only soy is suitable for vegans. Both women and men can receive great benefits from supplementing a diet with protein, including recovery after intense exercise, weight loss and better immune system.
Since you burn more proteins during exercise, you need to fill up the levels of proteins in your body quickly. Since protein shake is a rapidly absorbed source of amino acids, it is absorbed directly into your muscle tissue to be available for use quickly. Powdered protein is easy to digest and is quickly able to feed your muscles after working out. Numerous studies show that whey protein is crucial for stimulating muscle growth. According to the
Are Protein Shakes Good For You?
According to Flex bodybuilding magazine, protein shake is the number one selling bodybuilding supplement. Protein powders have been around for years, but they are currently gaining popularity and becoming more widely used for their health benefits. In fact protein is one of three food components we require in large quantities. Others are carbohydrates and fats. Your body uses proteins in your diet to build new cells, maintain tissues, and synthesize new proteins that make it possible for you perform basic bodily functions. According to Centers for Disease Control and Preventions, adults in the U.S are encouraged to get 10% to 35 % of their day’s calories from protein foods. That’s about 46 grams of protein for women and 56 grams of protein for men. Protein shakes come in a variety of flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. And there are different types of protein shakes, each with their own benefits and downsides. Some protein shakes include a number of other supplements as well, to help people get more of the nutrients they need, some are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, and some just try to get as much usable protein into the body as quickly as possible. There are five main protein sources used in most protein shakes: soy, egg, casein, milk and whey. Of these, only soy is suitable for vegans. Both women and men can receive great benefits from supplementing a diet with protein, including recovery after intense exercise, weight loss and better immune system.
Since you burn more proteins during exercise, you need to fill up the levels of proteins in your body quickly. Since protein shake is a rapidly absorbed source of amino acids, it is absorbed directly into your muscle tissue to be available for use quickly. Powdered protein is easy to digest and is quickly able to feed your muscles after working out. Numerous studies show that whey protein is crucial for stimulating muscle growth. According to the
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