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9 Benefits of Whey Protein

 
1.     A superior anabolic protein: Whey protein dissolves well in liquid and is very quickly digested and absorbed. This is the primary benefit for the bodybuilders it rapidly enters the blood stream and reaches muscle faster than other protein sources, supporting faster muscle tissue growth.

2.     Highest protein quality rating: It has the highest biological value (104) and PDCAAS (greater than 1.0) due to its complete amino acid profile and high digestibility. It is best absorbed and utilized by muscle tissues for growth.

 


3.     Richest source of BCAAs: It contains the highest concentration of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) - leucine, isoleucine and valine. It will be available from any natural food protein source BCAA play a key role in the muscle building process since BCAAs are used for energy during exercise. A greater BCAA intake helps preserve muscle mass during exercise and its muscle recovery after exercise. They may also delay fatigue, so you can train more intensely for longer periods of time.

4.     Boost immune system: whey has immune boosting properties due to its immune boosting subfractions; glycomacropeptides (GMP), immunoglobulins and lactoferrin. It also increases intra circular concentration of glutathione, which is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system (such as for cellular lymphocyte activity).

5.     Growth factors: It also contains many growth factors such as the insulin like growth factor- I (IGF-I) that support muscle growth. It is rich in amino acids such as arginine and lysine, which simulates growth hormone and support muscle gains and fat loss.

6.     Calcium: Whey contains calcium derived from milk which is highly bioavailable and can reduce stress fractures and prevent bone loss especially in females.

7.     Anti-oxidant: One of major effects of whey is its apparent ability to raise glutathione (GSH), a tri- peptide made up of the amino acids L- cysteine, L- glutamine and glycine and the most important endogenous water soluble antioxidant. Whey increases glutathione in many ways. One basic effect is supply of cysteine, the main source of the free sulfhydryl group of glutathione and a limiting factor in glutathione synthesis.

8.     Reduced glutathione is also associated with overtraining syndrome (OTS) in athletes, so Whey may very well have an application in preventing, or at least mitigating OTS. Due to essential function of glutathione in immunity, fighting oxidative stress, and general well-being, reduced level of glutathione are associated with the long list of diseases. This reason is big enough for whey to be given a place in anyone's diet.
 
9.     Whey thus has many potential Medical and sports related applications; to name a few, a growing number of studies has found whey may potentially reduce cancer rates, combat HIV, improve immunity, reduce stress and lower cortisol, improve liver function in those suffering from hepatitis, reduce blood pressure and improve performance.

 

 

 

 

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