Athletic And Healthy – Other Reasons Why You Should Use A Protein Supplement
I would like to introduce this article by articulating that I will approach the use of a protein supplement from a different point of view than the ussual: “let’s make a lot of muscle mass”. While bodybuilders are clearly accountable for the introduction of protein supplements into mainstream consumption they have used it for a single minded purpose. I am here to point out some different things you might not acknowledge.
Firstly I would like you to understand that the primary reason a protein supplement is so good at making muscle is that it promotes good health. Think of it this way, muscle is a highly metabolically active tissue which has a lot of consumption attached to its existence. Essentially this signifies that you have to be at least marginally healthy to put on any kind of muscle. Think Of the last time you were sick, were you able to work out? What if you had a low level of health, do you believe you would be able to pack on as much muscle as the healthier guys.
Before moving ahead I would wish to say that even though I think most body builders are intelligent and health consious people, I think that their objective of building muscle at all costs sabotages their bodies. While I do recognise that some do not fall into this category I would desire to caution you to never pursue bodybuilders advice to the letter, even when it comes to building and maintaining muscle mass. That being said I consider that a protein supplement is understandably one of the most suberb health promoting tools to ever come out of the bodybuilding culture.
The aim of this article is to get you to realize that using a protein supplement has many other benefits besides the ease of puting on muscle.
Let’s spring into some facts:
The most critical macro nutrient that the body requires is protein. Protein is built of different types of amino acids and is utilized for many many many functions:
*structural (cells are made up of many types of protein)
*making hormones (insulin for example is a protein, other hormones have protein in them)
*IGF-1 and Growth Hormone regulation (these hormones are critical for the upkeep of health)
*maintaining anabolism (protein is an anabolic macro nutrient, this means that it stimulates growth and subdues tissue breakdown)
*stimulates metabolic processes (protein requires more energy to be digested and so it ups your metabolism)
*modulates satiety (besides helping you loose weight by making you not eat as much, you also receive the precious benefit of reducing your cravings)
*insulin modulation (eating a higher percentage of your calories as protein lowers blood insulin levels)
*getting shredded (by raising your protein consumption you will automatically have a lower percent of calories that is derived from fat or carbs, this will lead to a bringing down of body fat percentage, particularly if you make sure to feed often)
A quality protein supplement – ie one that has no fillers and additives, has a good amino acid profile and is not allergenic to you — is one of the most simple, affordable and handy ways to foster your health and ameliorate related things like memory, strength, athletic performance etc.
A key thing to understand is that betterment in metabolisim and hormone modulation readily translates itself into many many many good things in your body.
Let me give you some illustrations of what I mean
A higher protein intake makes it simpler for your body to make and maintain lean tissue mass (muscle). This reduces your blood pressure, makes living life more easy (no huffing and puffing when going up the stairs or lifting things), supports weight loss, raises your metabolic rate, redues insulin resistance and betters your sense of well being.
You will also look younger. This is due to building healthy skin, having a leaner body and a smile on your face (guaranteed to improve attractiveness).
Your mind will also function more effectively. This is because the amino acids in protein are used to make neurotransmiters. These affect the way you feel, behave and even how easily you learn. Also keep in mind that you can expect better bone density and reinforced immune function.
To recapitulate, this article has discussed some of the other improvements that high quality protein and a protein supplement can bring to your life.
Warning, protein sources differ wildly in their consequence on the individual human body. Things good for you, might be bad for your kid. You can learn a wealth of informaiton on choosing the best protein source here.
I highly recommend this article on selecting a protein supplement
I also highly recommend this article, my unique contribution to the protein supplement debate, Blood and your protein supplement: Protein Supplement
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