Nutrition Whey Protein At Work For YouFor the curious,who want to understand some of the science behind the benefits of whey protein (WP) in general and whey protein isolate (WPI) in particular. Here is some technical info to describe some of the benefits:
Besides water, protein makes up the greatest portion of your body. Muscles, tendons, organs, glands, nails and hair are all made up of proteins, as are antibodies, enzymes and hormones. Amino acids are the chemical building blocks that make proteins, and bodies MUST have a fresh supply of all of them every day to stay healthy. Any of ATW’s WP will replenish your body with the 9 essential amino acids that MUST come from food sources daily, and the 13 non-essential amino acids your body makes from them.
• Alfa –lactoglobulins and Beta-lactoglobulins which comprise 70-80% of whey – provide easily absorbed vitamins and carry around essential and branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) in WP, so your muscles, tendons, organs, glands, nails and hair all get amazing benefits from its very efficient health transport system.
• Alpha and Beta-lactoglobulins, provide some tryptophan, which is associated with stress reduction.
• Skeletal muscles are the major sites for protein synthesis and degradation. WP has the highest level of BCAA’s of any other natural food source. BCAA’s are important since they are both metabolized directly into muscle tissue and depleted during exercise. This is part of the reason why athletes should drink protein within 2 hrs of exercising for improved muscle repair.
• BCAA’s in the blood minimize skeletal muscle breakdown.
• The amino acid Leucine, one of the BCAA’s, promotes fat loss and preserving lean muscle.
• WPI is a “fast” protein because of its unique ability to quickly provide muscle nourishment.
• ATW’s Isolate is fat free and stimulates two appetite suppressing hormones: cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagons-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
• Glycomacropeptides (GMP) in WP stimulate hormones that keep your stomach feeling full and your cravings at bay
• The body requires more energy to digest protein than other foods, so you burn more calories after a protein meal.
• A steady diet of low fat protein, like ATW Isolate, can lower blood pressure, according to research conducted by a Harvard Medical School Doctor and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, as reported in the journal, ‘Hypertension.’
• Immunoglobulins, which make up 10-15% of the protein, provide disease fighting and prevention help with a boost to your immune system
• WP helps maintain a healthy immune system by increasing levels of glutathione, an anti-oxidant. Intense exercise reduces glutathione levels. ATW WP will restore it.
• WP can reverse muscle and bone loss associated with aging.
• Animal studies have shown a connection between intake of whey protein and development of fewer tumors.
• WP is rich in cysteine. Research shows that women with the highest level of plasma cysteine had a 56% reduction in the risk of breast cancer.
• Finally, Lactoferrin, which is about 1-2% of the whey, has been shown to boost the ability to fight bacterial and viral threats.
There’s lots of science behind this health food. Let its magic work for you.
Besides water, protein makes up the greatest portion of your body. Muscles, tendons, organs, glands, nails and hair are all made up of proteins, as are antibodies, enzymes and hormones. Amino acids are the chemical building blocks that make proteins, and bodies MUST have a fresh supply of all of them every day to stay healthy. Any of ATW’s WP will replenish your body with the 9 essential amino acids that MUST come from food sources daily, and the 13 non-essential amino acids your body makes from them.
• Alfa –lactoglobulins and Beta-lactoglobulins which comprise 70-80% of whey – provide easily absorbed vitamins and carry around essential and branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) in WP, so your muscles, tendons, organs, glands, nails and hair all get amazing benefits from its very efficient health transport system.
• Alpha and Beta-lactoglobulins, provide some tryptophan, which is associated with stress reduction.
• Skeletal muscles are the major sites for protein synthesis and degradation. WP has the highest level of BCAA’s of any other natural food source. BCAA’s are important since they are both metabolized directly into muscle tissue and depleted during exercise. This is part of the reason why athletes should drink protein within 2 hrs of exercising for improved muscle repair.
• BCAA’s in the blood minimize skeletal muscle breakdown.
• The amino acid Leucine, one of the BCAA’s, promotes fat loss and preserving lean muscle.
• WPI is a “fast” protein because of its unique ability to quickly provide muscle nourishment.
• ATW’s Isolate is fat free and stimulates two appetite suppressing hormones: cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagons-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
• Glycomacropeptides (GMP) in WP stimulate hormones that keep your stomach feeling full and your cravings at bay
• The body requires more energy to digest protein than other foods, so you burn more calories after a protein meal.
• A steady diet of low fat protein, like ATW Isolate, can lower blood pressure, according to research conducted by a Harvard Medical School Doctor and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, as reported in the journal, ‘Hypertension.’
• Immunoglobulins, which make up 10-15% of the protein, provide disease fighting and prevention help with a boost to your immune system
• WP helps maintain a healthy immune system by increasing levels of glutathione, an anti-oxidant. Intense exercise reduces glutathione levels. ATW WP will restore it.
• WP can reverse muscle and bone loss associated with aging.
• Animal studies have shown a connection between intake of whey protein and development of fewer tumors.
• WP is rich in cysteine. Research shows that women with the highest level of plasma cysteine had a 56% reduction in the risk of breast cancer.
• Finally, Lactoferrin, which is about 1-2% of the whey, has been shown to boost the ability to fight bacterial and viral threats.
There’s lots of science behind this health food. Let its magic work for you.
