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Health benefits of Whey protein *merged*

Most people get gas & bloating from too much protein consumed at once and/or too much lactose content in the protein. Proteins that contain aminogen (enzymes that help utilize protein) and lactase (breaks down lactose) can alleviate flatulence.

Optimum Nutrition's Pro Complex is a good, easy mixing blend of whey & egg proteins, glutamine & peptides and has aminogen and lactase.
 
I just got a tub of Designer Protein Whey in chocolate flavor (I wanted the Vanilla but they were out of stock) .

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Today I put 2 scoops into half a glass of Chocolate Soymilk (no added sugar) and drank it before I went to my spinning class. Wow! I literally felt like I burned more , sweated more, and till now it feels like sparks shooting out of my head (it's been 3 hours since I exercised.) I drank another serving right after I finished spinning (with water only) and before I did my arm/upper body exercises.
There is no set time; first thing in the morning and last thing at night are both good times. However, the most important time is right after you workout, when muscles are in an anabolic state (15 to 30 minutes after exercise finishes). Protein consumption at this time allows nutrients to be shunted preferentially into protein synthesis rather than energy production or conversion to fat.

Mixing protein with 8 ounces of fruit juice (grape, orange or apple) has been shown to help speed protein delivery to muscles after workouts. The high glycemic carbs from the juice create a release of insulin which acts synergistically with the enzyme glycogen synthetase, speeding protein/peptides and amino acid nitrogen into muscle cells and away from fat cells.

It is important to consume Designer Whey with grape juice [or any high glycemic (sweet) carbohydrate] immediately (15 - 30 mins) after your workout. This is based on scientific research that demonstrates that consuming high glycemic carbohydrates and protein, in combination, increases the rate of muscle glycogen (carbohydrate) synthesis and protein storage after exercise. In other words, the post-workout carbohydrate/protein meal enhances glycogen re-synthesis and protein synthesis. During exercise, your muscle glycogen and amino acid stores become depleted. After exercise, as a result of heightened insulin sensitivity and muscle cell receptor site stimulation, your muscles are primed to receive protein and carbohydrates.
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It's only my first day so I'll post here again when I've seen results ;) I DEFINITELY felt more energy physically and my resting heart rate is faster than usual.
 
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Also I think it can be said that a cheaper whey will give you more gas than a good quality whey (If any at all).
 
Here, I think it's important to note that each individuals hormone profile will determine the amount of protein their body needs. A guy with a very anabolic hormone profile needs less food overall to get big than a guy with a more estrogenic hormone profile.

It's more than just diet, rest, and exercise. Two guys with different testosterone levels are going to get completely different results from identical regimens.

Do what works for you.
 
Roger&me,

I'm sorry, but I'm pretty weary of articles written by people who might have a financial benefit from claiming this stuff is so healthy. I have way more confidence in a urologist or a nephrologist.

Don't get me wrong, I use whey protein myself (about 50 gram/day), but I'm convinced people who use i.e. 200 grm/day run a high chance of eventually ruining their kidneys. And since 15-20% of the people with end-stage renal disease waiting for a kidney transplant die every year, I'd rather be somewhat more careful right now.
 
Sick of spending so much on small buckets (5kgs) that end too quickly, i purchased a 20kg sack of WPC Protein (unflavoured) on ebay last week. Should arrive any day now.
 
The stuffs not bad.
But in order to drink as much as one needs, i had to add milo flavouring.
 
About a month ago I started a rigorous training schedule, lots of lifting and a skim diet. I'm on my 2nd jug of whey protein and I can atest that it IS worth taking, and does help in muscle recovery. In the past I would get ambitious and work out for a day or 2 and stop because my muscles hurt so much and I ached all over. While taking the whey protein my recovery time is less than a day typically and I feel great afterwards.

I started with a 2 lb tub of EAS brand 100% whey and it was pretty good. Mixed really well with water or skim milk. Although 75% of the time I mix it in a blender with icecubes and some fluid. I also take 10g of glutamine every day with my protein drink - 5g right after the workout and another 5g two hours later.

Now I am on my second tub of whey and it is TwinLab "Mass" brand, and I like it better than the EAS. Tastes better, 10 less calories per serving, and it seems more refined and easier to mix/shake up. I guess you have to experiment with different brands until you find one that you like.
 
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Sick of spending so much on small buckets (5kgs) that end too quickly, i purchased a 20kg sack of WPC Protein (unflavoured) on ebay last week. Should arrive any day now.
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5kg goes too quickly? How much of this are you taking? This is a supplement, not an all-in-one meal replacement. I get 10lb (~4.5kg) bag of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey and it lasts me a decent while. Remember you can't substitute a balanced diet with supplements galore. Instead you should just be adding a shake or two (a day) onto a pre-existing diet that already contains ample lean protein/complex carbs.
 
Whey Protein and side effects

Okay was looking into buying some Whey Protein and was wondering if their are any side effects to this? I'v heard it can be bad for your skin and give you pimples, this true or not? Any info would be appreiciated.

Thanks
 
There is no correlation between diet and skin. I used to eat shit food constantly and had fairly mild acne, changed my diet to all clean foods and my skin was still shit.

The only side effect you may get (if you even want to call it a side effect) is flatulance. But this is due to a cheaper product rather than whey on it's own.
 
^Word. The benefits of a whey supplement definately outweigh the negatives. I think there's a previous thread about the benefits of Whey protein
 
I don't know about no correlation between diet and skin, because i know when i'm eating shit, drinking alot of caffiene and sugar my skin feels like shit and is more red.
 
Detriments:

- Increased risks of osteoperosis & prostate cancer.

- Insulin growth factors as a by-product in rGBH-fed cow's milk. Elevated levels of IGF1 in humans have been linked to increased rates of breast, colon, and prostate cancer by stimulating their growth.

But on the positive side, the phosphoprotein casein will give you an opiate-like effect estimated to be 1/10 the strength of morphine! Good times..

edit: I apologize if I mix up terminology regarding milk products. I believe, but am not sure, that some of the above does not apply to whey specifically.
 
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