{"id":226,"date":"2017-06-16T07:46:22","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T07:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dummy.xtemos.com\/woodmart\/?p=226"},"modified":"2023-07-03T11:38:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T11:38:35","slug":"the-big-design-wall-likes-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop.goldenbody.co\/ku\/the-big-design-wall-likes-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Whey Protein"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"css-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_2\"><\/a><strong>1. Whey is an excellent source of high quality protein<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Whey is a liquid that separates from\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/foods\/milk\">milk<\/a>\u00a0during cheese production. The protein part of whey is called whey protein.<\/p>\n<p>It is a complete, high quality protein that contains all of the essential amino acids. In addition, it is very digestible, absorbed from your gut quickly compared with other types of protein (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/9405716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>These qualities make it one of the best dietary sources of protein available.<\/p>\n<p>There are three main types of whey protein powder:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>concentrate (WPC)<\/li>\n<li>isolate (WPI)<\/li>\n<li>hydrolysate (WPH)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Concentrate is the most common type, and it is also the cheapest.<\/p>\n<p>As a dietary supplement, whey protein is widely popular among bodybuilders, athletes, and others who want additional protein in their diet.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY<\/strong>Whey protein has a very high nutritional value, and it is one of the best dietary sources of high quality protein. It is highly digestible and absorbed quickly compared to other proteins.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"m5c9f6c02-0741-4ef7-a349-31ebd5c80c01mpd_firstQuarter_d0ed7c2e-ac5b-491f-bca7-ba7358166961\" class=\"\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"css-5r4717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"3\"><\/a><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_3\"><\/a><strong>2. Whey protein promotes muscle growth<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Muscle mass naturally declines with age.<\/p>\n<p>This usually leads to\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/12-graphs-that-show-why-people-get-fat\">fat gain<\/a>\u00a0and raises the risk of many chronic diseases.<\/p>\n<p>However, this adverse change in body composition can be partly slowed, prevented, or reversed with a combination of strength training and adequate diet.<\/p>\n<p>Strength training, coupled with the consumption of\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/20-delicious-high-protein-foods\">high protein foods<\/a>\u00a0or protein supplements, has been shown to be an effective preventive strategy (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19057193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Particularly effective are high quality protein sources, such as whey.<\/p>\n<p>Whey is rich in a branched-chain amino acid called leucine. Leucine is the most growth-promoting (anabolic) of the amino acids (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/16365087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, whey protein is effective for the prevention of age-related muscle loss, as well as for improved strength (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19057193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For muscle growth, some studies show that whey protein may be slightly better than other types of protein, such as casein or soy (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17684208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19589961\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21367943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>However, unless your diet is already lacking in protein, supplements probably won\u2019t make a big difference.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"css-pc7ote\"><p><strong>SUMMARY<\/strong>Whey protein is excellent for promoting muscle growth and maintenance when coupled with strength training.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0\">\n<div><a class=\"css-5r4717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" name=\"4\"><\/a><a class=\"chartbeat-section\" name=\"TOC_TITLE_HDR_4\"><\/a>3. Whey protein may lower blood pressure<\/div>\n<p>Abnormally high blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>Numerous studies have linked the consumption of\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/is-dairy-bad-or-good\">dairy products<\/a>\u00a0with reduced blood pressure (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12540390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10714858\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18259007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">9<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19369377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This effect has been attributed to a family of bioactive peptides in dairy, so-called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE-inhibitors) (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10399348\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">11<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/11242444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0958694697000186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">13<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>In whey proteins, the ACE-inhibitors are called lactokinins (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10399349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">14<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>). Several animal studies have demonstrated their beneficial effects on blood pressure (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/10794501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12106590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">16<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A limited number of human studies have investigated the effect of whey proteins on blood pressure, and many experts consider the evidence to be inconclusive.<\/p>\n<p>One study in overweight individuals showed that whey protein supplementation, 54 g\/day for 12 weeks, lowered systolic blood pressure by 4%. Other milk proteins (casein) had similar effects (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19893505\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">17<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>This is supported by another study that found significant effects when participants were given whey protein concentrate (22 g\/day) for 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>However, blood pressure decreased only in those that had high or slightly elevated blood pressure to begin with (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S095869461000141X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">18<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>No significant effects on blood pressure were detected in a study that used much lower amounts of whey protein (less than 3.25 g\/day) mixed in a milk drink (<a class=\"content-link css-5r4717\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/17180485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">19<span class=\"css-1mdvjzu icon-hl-trusted-source-after\"><span class=\"sro\">Trusted Source<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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