From the article title, fighting words – but supplementing is a serious issue. You have to know what you are spending your hard earned money on is going to work for you so you aren’t left with nothing to show for it. One popular protein supplement – in fact, the de facto king of all protein supplements – is whey protein. Far from being ‘just another protein’ whey is a bit special. In this article I’ll tell you 10 of the most important whey protein benefits, without any of the hype or filler of the glossy magazines. Just the benefits, baby.
Whey protein benefits list:
- Whey protein is a complete protein: Whey contains all essential amino acids necessary for second-to-none muscle growth and health.
- Whey protein has a super high biological value: Even higher than egg! While your muscles may snub less worthy proteins giving you sub par muscle gains, they’ll take up every bit of whey you do.
- Whey protein encourages fat-free muscle mass: Does the benefit of this even need explaining? Hell no! It’s the most important of all whey protein benefits!
- Whey protein is ideal for fat loss: Nobody wants to lose muscle when they lose fat, and as whey protein is of the highest grade protein available, what better way to retain muscle?
- Whey protein is fast acting: Some proteins are absorbed slow, some fast. Whey protein is probably the fastest absorbing complete protein available, making it ideal for breakfast and post workout meals.
- Whey protein is low in lactose: Although it’s derived from milk, whey protein (whey protein isolate in particular) is very low in lactose content, making it a viable supplement for those with surly stomachs.
- Whey is low in calories: You can get a hefty dose of protein without running the risk of going over your calorie limit. Plus, if you really want to limit your calorie intake, most flavored whey protein powders are great straight with water.
- Whey protein is convenient: You can pretty much carry a ready mixed drink of whey with you wherever you go, or, carry a small wrap to mix up when preparing and eating proper meals isn’t convenient.
- You can even eat whey protein: It doesn’t even have to be mixed with a liquid. It could be eaten in a yogurt, or even used in a homemade protein bar, flapjack, brownie or whatever else you choose to do with it.
- Whey protein is quite often cheaper than food: Although supplements shouldn’t replace food, a dose of whey protein often works out cheaper than the equivalent nutrients you’d get from food.
As you can see there are numerous benefits of whey protein, and I’m sure no matter what your goals are, there are at least a handful of whey protein benefits which will have a direct impact upon the effectiveness – and efficiency – of your training. If you’re serious about making the best progress you can for your efforts – and I’m sure you are – then don’t let yourself down on nutrition. You owe it to yourself to have the best, and as far as proteins go, whey is up there with the best of them. Give it a go – you won’t regret it.