Benefits Of Using Protein Supplements!
Posted on Apr 21, 2009 under Casein Protein, Egg Protein, General, Soy Protein, Whey Protein | 1 Comment
I had some time to kill over the weekend (14 hour flight!) so I got to thinking about why we use protein supplements and the benefits of doing so. So I started to list the benefits of protein supplements and that grew into the list below! I want to create the biggest list of protein supplement benefits on the web, so if I’ve missed something do me a favor and post it in the comments at the bottom and I’ll add it to the list!
The Big List Of Protein Supplement Benefits:
- Protein supplements are high in BCAAs
- Protein supplements help increase lean muscle mass
- They mix up in seconds
- It’s one of the cheapest ways to get (or increase) your daily protein intake
- The taste has improved a lot, some even take like milkshakes!
- You can mix protein supplements with real food for meal replacements
- Protein powders are absorbed quickly by the human body
- Whey protein contains high amounts of glutamine
- Whey protein is an excellent source of the essential amino acid, leucine.
- A good whey protein isolate (WPI) will get you the most amount of protein in the lease amount of calories, even less than high protein foods!
- There is a huge range out there, a powder to suit anyone and any goal
- Protein powders aid in muscle repair and recovery
- Protein powder help increase your metabolism, which can aid in fat loss
- Protein supplements make creatine taste OK
- It may help T-cell activity and decrease wasting tissues during illness and increase well-being and the speed of overall recovery.
- A good protein powder is the fastest way to get protein post workout
- Some protein powders suit those who are lactose intolerant
- Whey protein helps prevent cancer
- Protein supplements contain bioactive components that help stimulate the release of two appetite-suppressing hormones: cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
- Whey protein is a great protein source for vegetarians who may find it hard to get enough protein in their diet
- Taken before training, protein supplements can help prevent muscle wastage
- Whey protein helps athletes maintain a healthy immune system by increasing the levels of glutathione in the body
- Protein supplements support a healthy immune system
- Protein helps to stabilize blood glucose levels by slowing the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream
- Casein supplements release protein slowly, ideal for before bed and MRPs
Can you think of any more? Help me build a bigger list! Leave your comments below and I’ll add them to the list. Thanks!
