Truth about Whey Protein

Truth about WHEY Protein

I hope this article finally clears up the major confusion. Whey is great stuff for many reasons, but you won't add mounds of muscle in ultra short time from the simple addition of whey to your diet.

if you ask ten people about protein powder, you’ll probably get ten different answers. Indeed, there are many misconceptions about protein powder – so let’s separate fact from fiction.

By the time you are through reading this article, you will know all that is needed to know regarding Whey Protein and many other answers to questions that seem to persist.

1.  Protein powder makes you fat :   Well, its false but with a caveat. Eating too much of anything can make you fat - even lettuce. Your body adds fat when you're consuming more calories than your body needs. Protein powder contributes to your daily caloric intake just like any other food, there's nothing special about it. However, it is True that may pre-mixed protein shakes and smoothies are very high in calories. Just be mindful of your calorie balance.
    
2. Whey protein has a positive effect on the body :  Even though whey protein is primarily taken to develop muscle and in turn, burn fat, whey protein can have other positive effects on the body.
   Introducing whey protein into your diet may help to avoid digestive problems in the future. Whey protein can also help to stabilise blood sugar levels, which help to prevent diabetes and consuming whey protein has even been connected to depression prevention due to the fact that it aids in the release of serotonin ( a calming neurotransmitter).
3.  Protein powder will give you muscles even if you don't work out : FALSE.  When it comes to adding muscle mass, there's no quick fix. Simply ingesting additional protein isn't going to help. In fact, most people
   
   

          already get more than enough protein through their diet.  Unless you're exercising, there's probably no need for protein supplementation. Save your calories for foods that taste better.           

     4.  Too much protein can be dangerous : TRUE.  Too much of anything isn't good, and protein is no exception. Excessive protein consumption has been linked with a number of side effects - including dehydration and seizures. 

    5.  Your body can absorb 30 grams of protein at once :  Research had debunked the 30 gram protein myth. In reality, your body can absorb much more than 30 grams of protein in a single meal.

    6.   All protein is the same :  Actually, this one is extremely false. The various protein types vary quite dramatically. Whey protein, is absorbed very quickly by the body and is great to consume post-workout.  Casein protein, on the other hand, is absorbed slowly. As such, it's a good choice to consume before bed.

    7.   Protein tastes awful :   True, there's no sugar-coating it. Protein powder doesn't taste great. But you're not eating it for the flavour, you are eating it for fuel and recovery. Having said that, you can try and mix recipes of protein powder in smoothies with fruits, vegetables, pancakes, muffins and almond milk.
Because Whey is a dairy product, people with milk allergies should avoid Whey Protein . 

Do you have any questions about protein powder? Let me know in the comments below!