why use Protein Powder?
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Because if you want to get big and strong, taking protein powder may be supplemental on the daily basis. \n\nMany bodybuilders out there will make sure they get enough of protein powder to beef up their bodies through strenuous weight training and exercise. \n\nNot just for Bodybuilders, though, average joes like you and I can take it to promote healthful benefits such as boosting our immune system, speeding up recuperation of wounds and sores from injury. Above all, our body needs protein to maintain our muscle tone; similar to the need for drinking water everyday.\n\nSo Starting your day with protein powder provides a beneficial means of health throughout the rest of the day!
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Protein bars are always good to carry with you or protein shake mixes where you just add water. Those are what I use when I'm on the run. Also, you can prepare your meals for the week on the weekend and stick them in the fridge or freezer.
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Improve your muscles by weightlifting, or body lifting. You dont need to take protein powder, but be sure do digest more protein because your muscles will need it. And be sure to rest a day in between workouts.
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I use Fitrx.com. If you sign up for the mailings via e-mail, they have a coupon for "free-shipping". Which helps because some of the protein powders weigh a lot when you buy in bulk like I do.
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Yes and no.\n\nProtein powders are exactly what they say on the tin - protein.  If your diet, for whatever reason, is lacking in protein then they have their place for you.  Just the same as an anaemic may take iron supplements.\n\nHowever, the body can only synthesize so much protein at a time, so if your dietary supply of protein is sufficient for your needs, the surplus is (to be blunt) pissed back out.  I can think of more enjoyable ways to piss your money away.\n\nA cheap way to make an equally effective source of protein in the form of a shake is to add powdered milk to your drink - about 2-3 tablespoons per pint.  A tin of marvel costs about a quid.  It's pretty much the same thing.\n\nCreatine is a different matter and the jury is still out on it.  Most of the studies done on creatine have been funded by...guess who?  Yep, the people who make and market it.  \n\nCreatine phosphate is a molecule involved in energy release in the body.  It is used to make more adenosine triphosphate when it is being burned at a high rate.  The idea is that by taking artificial ammounts, you will have extra energy and your muscle's supply will become less depleted meaning they grow more quickly after exercise.\n\nOf the relatively independent studies, the muscle growth has been shown to be pretty much a load of rubbish.  Your body simply stops producing as much of its own creatine phosphate when you have the artificially introduced stuff.\n\nThere is one genuine, relatively long term and independent study which has shown that olympic standard squash players showed a 1% performance enhanced effect due to creatine.  If you're training your cardio system as hard as an olympic standard squash player, then yes, it appears worth it.\n\nThe long term effects of creatine supplementation cannot yet be known, as it has only been on the market for around fifteen years.  Already there are suggestions that it can cause digestive and kidney problems - which doesn't bode well.  Later research suggests that this is more due to the powders that the creatine is carried in, so the liquid forms should be safer.\n\nWhat about all the testimonials from sports personalities?\na) Would you admit to taking steroids?\nb) Here's a hundred grand to say you use our milkshake...deal?\nc) Sports persons have a very high calorie requirement - shakes or another plate of pasta in between your running?\n\nThere is also the placebo effect to take into account.  Various studies have shown that placebo groups make improvements because the people think they're getting a special pill to make them bigger, stronger, faster, whatever.  So they're more motivated, so they train harder, which (guess what?) leads to improved outcome.\n\nSo even if they do nothing for you, if you believe they do, they actually will...oddly enough.
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protein powder, you should be eating 1.5grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Creatine is a good scientifically proven supplement,a good multi vitamin, flax seed oil, glutamine etc. there are so many supplements nowadays its confusing to figure out which are best. these are the basics that i use myself with very good results.
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protease breaks down proteins. washing powder uses protease to break down the dead skin cells on cloths so it can be wash off. and yes skin cells are made of proteins
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a healthy diet requires food. protein shakes are meant for gaining muscle mass. one once of protein per lb. of your weight are needed to gain mass, it's not meant to substitute food! liquid diets are not healthy. if its killing your appetite, try only consuming half the amount.
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Protein is so important. If you keep your protein within a recommended range it will do great things for you. Lets start from the top. It controls hunger, It slowes down insilin production to slow down sugar cravings and also it protects your muscle. People don't realize that muscle is where fat is absorbed. The more muscle the quicker the weight loss.
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Yes. There are a variety of very cost effective protein shakes on the market. There are even some available for under $10 a pound which have nearly no fat or carbs and no lactose. \n\nIf it's simply a matter of wanting to substitute protein for meat to meet your protein requirments and you're still getting enough calories without making the shakes a huge part of your diet you'll be fine. In other words, you wouldn't want to make the protein shakes more than say 20% of your calories.
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Protien shakes, vitamins, and teas
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Add more protein to your diet.
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It's important if you are lifting weights. Lifting 'damages' muscles, which leads to bigger growth, but the protein you eat after a workout helps to repair these muscles. People use protein bars, shakes, and powders because they are absorbed into the body faster than other methods.
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It's protein.  Protein is NATURAL.  I don't see a problem.....unless you consume more than the recommended dose of the supplement and don't keep up with your workout.  Even then, I can't see anything horrible happening....
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Protein shakes and excercise (weights AND cardio).
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Protein suppliments do not help teens nor older people with bulking up.  They can cause embarrassing and annoying problems - such as diarrhea and excessive f a r t i n g.  There have been some folks who overuse protein suppliments to the point that they start seeing kidney damage, which can be very serious.  \nDespite the hard work, you simply cannot overcome your genetic predisposition.  You may well never be able to bulk up like ol' Hulk Hogan.  Your real task, if you want to be in the best of shape, is to consume a properly balanced diet and to exercise regularly - which latter it does appear that you are doing.  Good for you!  That's something that everyone should do from adolescence on.  Just be aware that appearance is not everything: you see few world-class soccer players who're bulked up like a Chicago Bears center, but those guys are actually in better shape than that center!  The Bear looks mighty strong, with muscles bulging everywhere - and he is, but still, he is not in as good a shape as those slenderer, less musclebound soccer lads.\nLastly - yes, protein suppliments are made from natural ingredients - but that does not mean they're a good idea.  Go back to what I said about the risks.
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Whey is a good source of protein, protein is necessary for healthy muscles and is particularly benificial if you regularly work out.  It is estimated that most people need about 1-1.5 grammes of protein per pound of body weight each day, if you don't think that you are getting this from your normal diet then supplementing with whey protein shakes will be beneficial.