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Tuesday 16 January 2018

ESSENTIAL BENEFITS OF WHEY PROTEIN

ESSENTIAL BENEFITS OF WHEY PROTEIN 
Milk is made of two proteins namely whey and casein. Whey protein can be separated from casein in milk or formed as a by-product of cheese making. Whey protein is considered a complete protein and it contains all nine (9) essential amino acids and is low in lactose content. Whey is found in the watery portion of milk.

EFFECTS OF WHEY PROTEIN 
Whey can be consumed alongside vitamin D and exercise to boost fat free muscle mass, strength, functional outcomes and wellbeing in the elderly to combat age-related muscle mass decline.

Several designed studies (well) have shown that whey protein supplementation specifically, with dosages varying from 20g – 40g, is effective in maximizing the stimulation of muscle protein synthesis in all individuals respective of age (29, 67, 73).

Research shows that infants who consume whey protein by mouth during the first 3-12 months of life have a lower risk of developing red, itchy skin (eczema) by the age of 3.

Taking whey protein by mouth in people with HIV/AIDs can help to decrease weight loss.

It also reduces psoriasis i.e. red, scaly skin, when consumed by mouth.

Infants who consume whey protein by mouth for the first 3 – 12 months of life are less likely to be prone to allergies and allergic reactions.

Generally, whey protein can be consumed by the following groups:
Athletes
Cyclers
Body builders,
Elderly,
Infants
Adolescents

SOURCES OF WHEY PROTEIN
Food sources of whey protein includes the following:
Chicken
Beef 
Soy
Quinoa
Pea
Tiger nut milk etc

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