Whey Protein is the most common sports nutritional supplement, which allows your body to recover after exercise and also helps with weight loss.
Whey protein contains approximately 20 grams of protein per serving and contains all 9 essential amino acids for the body, so it is considered a complete protein for the body. Whey protein is made from milk, a by-product of the cheese-making process. Whey protein has low lactose content, is easily digested and absorbed by the body, and is low in calories.
Protein is an important element that makes up our body, cell structure, immune system, etc. Protein plays an important role in muscle repair and growth. Exercise will cause the breakdown and loss of muscles. We need to consume enough protein to maintain muscle growth.
We can absorb protein from daily foods, such as chicken, beef, soybeans, etc. But their protein content is lower than whey protein. Taking beef as an example, every 100 grams of beef has only 26 grams of protein, while 100 grams of whey protein can already provide about 80 grams of protein, and the fat content is much lower than that of beef.
For athletes or people who exercise a lot, whey protein can immediately provide them with sufficient protein for muscle repair. Whey protein can increase muscle protein synthesis and glycogen synthesis in muscles. Glycogen is the energy store of muscles, and whey protein can ensure that muscles have sufficient glycogen to prevent muscles from quickly fatigue due to lack of energy.
Whey protein can increase users' feeling of fullness, thereby reducing appetite, controlling diet, and helping with long-term weight loss. In addition, whey protein is low in calories, fat, sugar, and carbohydrates, making it very suitable for people who want to lose weight and fat.
The daily protein intake of healthy adults is 0.8 - 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight, that is (body weight X 0.8) grams of protein. Assuming a healthy adult weighing 70 kg, he needs to absorb 56 - 84 grams of protein per day. If it is to increase muscle mass and supplement it with sufficient weight-bearing exercise (fitness), the protein intake is 1.4 - 2.0 grams per kilogram of body weight.
