Whey Protein. Most people know that it is an ingredient in protein shakes, but they aren't sure why it is important to add to their daily diet. Whey protein is the by product of milk, after it coagulates and separates into whey, which makes up 20% of the protein in milk, and casein. The liquid whey is separated from the casein, and separated from all non-whey elements and then purified by ion exchange. The water is then removed using a drying tower, and the why protein is then ready to be packaged for consumption.
Here are 4 reasons why you should include whey protein in your daily diet.
Weight Loss: In one study at the University of Oklahoma, 2 groups of participants were told to not change their diet, however one group was supplied a supplement containing whey (300 calories, 40 grams of protein) once per day for 2 weeks, and then twice per day for the remaining 8 weeks. Both groups participated in supervised resistance, and endurance training. The findings were that although both groups decreased fat mass, the group that included the whey protein showed a more significant fat loss (-9.3% vs -4.6%). The group with the added whey protein also showed significant gains in muscle mass, as well as a decrease in total LDL and total cholesterol.
Lower Cholesterol: The British Journal of Nutrition published a study that showed a significant decrease in total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol in week 12 of the study, when compared to the casein group.
Asthma: A study published by the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition found that children with asthma had improved cykokine response when supplemented with whey for one month.
Heart Health: The International Dairy Journal showed that blood pressure was reduced with patients with hypertension, when beverages were supplemented with whey protein. This resulted in their risk of stroke and heart disease being lowered.
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NOTE: consuming high doses of whey may produce the following side effects: stomach pain, cramps, reduced appetite, nausea, headaches, and fatigue.
