Proteins are made up of amino acids. They are many different kinds of protein in your body such as contractile
protein in skeletal muscle, enzymes, hormones, and a host of others.
Protein provides the
necessary amino acids for maintaning an anabolic state (state of growth). Thus, an athlete needs to consume more protein than
average sedentary individual (more than twice as much) in order to support muscle tissue and to provide the amino acids needed
for protein synthesis.
The RDA of 0.8 grams per kilogram body weight per day is sufficient
for the average person. If you are an athlete your body demands more. You should also consume a protein that contains all
of the essential amino acids (e.g., milk, beef, chicken, whey, casein, soy, fish, etc.).
Whey or Soy?....The choice is
yours.
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Whey Protein
Offers the highest
level of branched-chain amino acids (BCAA). Enhances the production of glutathione,
one
of the body's natural antioxidants Approximately 95% lactose-free. Dissolves easily in water. Derived from milk. |
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Soy Protein
The only complete protein that
is from a plant because it contains all of the essential amino acids. Cholesterol
and lactose-free. Has a higher glutamine content than whey. Supplies
BCAA and arginine. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy
protein a day may help to reduce the risk of heart disease. |
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