The Role Of Whey Protein In Achieving Significant Muscle
Gain
by Hamoon
Arbabi
zone3
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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