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Many people ask me, what protein is best suited for me? A lot of factors are involved in one's lifestyle. Are you fit? Are you trying to lose weight? Or even gain weight? Most users of protein supplements, are trying to either get fit, stay fit, increase lean muscle, or simply balance their body. You may find your answer in the following explanation of the following types of protein. WHEY This is one of the most popular forms of protein. It has abundant levels of glutamine and other important amino acids. Glutamine is crucial for muscle growth and development. This is a fast protein, meaning it is best suitable for post workout, when protein synthesis is active. Whey protein supports a strong immune system, some experts claim, that it may even increase intelligence and personality. Remember protein turns on the brain. CASEIN This is a slow protein. It is not absorbed quickly. Casein is digested slow and steady, providing a stream of amino acids. So, whey is better to encourage protein synthesis, casein is superior to prevent muscle damage and catabolism. One study actually found casein more able to support greater strength and increased lean body mass compared to it's rival, whey. Combining both proteins can be optimal, for the best results. Whether you are dieting or trying to gain, casein provides an excellent nutritional profile. One of the most exciting traits of casein is that it can stimulate the release of CCK, a hormone involved in the digestion and appetite suppression. And this is good news! SOY PROTEIN In the past, soy protein has had the bad rap as an inferior protein; but this is simply not true. Soy Protein is cholesterol free, and supports cancer protection, brain support, and has been proven to lower risk of cardiovascular disease. It is a safe source of protective phytoestrogen, meaning it balances the estrogen levels in females and males. It binds out the bad estrogen a potential recipe for breast and prostate cancer. Women find it very helpful with menopausal symptoms. Soy protein has not increased estrogen levels in men. A University of Texas study showed both estrogen and testosterone levels remained the same in males. Today's soy protein has a complete amino acid content, including the highest level of arginine. Arginine is especially good for males. since seminal fluid contains as much as 89 per cent of this amino acid. Arginine helps detoxify poisonous waste and blocks toxics, from doing damage to cells. Arginine stimulates the release of the human growth hormone (HGH), by the pituitary gland in the brain. Soy protein can be stated as anti-aging! Cultures who consume soy protein in a daily diet, live longer and healthier years. A deficiency of arginine actually produces overweight status in males (because it is needed to burn fat and build muscle), premature aging, infertility, and gives rise to a build up of free radicals and waste products in the bloodstream. Soy protein can increase endogenous production of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and thyroxin thus bumping up the fat burring factor. EGG PROTEIN Eggs natures perfect protein is their claim to fame.
Eggs are lactose-free, making them an excellent choice for lactose intolerant athletes,
Egg whites contain the highest levels of alanine, cystine, and methionine. What makes egg protein
unique is its ability to modulate amino acid release. Egg protein can also delay the gastric emptying,
thus great for weight loss. Eggs are inexpensive, a high quality value source of protein.
The amino acid cystine supplies insulin needed for the assimilation of sugars and starches.
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