crystalsage wrote:
Wouldn't there be estrogen in whey powder? it is dairy.. estrogen juice.... then you begin to worry about bovine growth hormones and all the other additives fed or GMO'd to cows these days...so you need to find an organic source....size=9]Edited to shrink links. SS[/size]
Good question:
Whilst whey, may have the inclination for estrogenic effects on the male, it does so at less of a cost than that of soy. Soy is known to have estrogenic properties due to it's make up. What makes soy even more detrimental is the
"de-nurturing process" , key word, de-nature. Soy is manufactured (as well as other sources of protein including whey at times) using less expensive ion-exchange processing, which denatures (i.e. destroys) the protein sub-fractions (including powerful immune-booster, lactoferrin) through the use of heat and chemicals.
Indeed Whey protein is derived from milk proteins as part of the cheese manufacturing process. But, Whey protein isolate is the richest source of the
8 essential amino acids and branched-chain amino acids your body needs for growth, energy, and vibrant health. Whey protein is ideal for:
Growing children and teenagers. ADD and ADHD are common childhood "diseases", which many consider to be diseases of sugar addiction. Whey protein helps stabilize children's blood sugar, increases production of feel-good brain chemicals which helps increase mental clarity and focus, and helps prevent and reduce the symptoms of ADD and ADHD.
Pregnant or lactating women. Protein is essential for the proper fetal and infant development, particularly brain development, and helps prevent gestational diabetes.
Adults. As we get older, our bodies are less efficient at absorbing protein. Whey protein is the most easily absorbed protein available. It will reverse the aging process and rebuild your immune system. You will rarely if ever be sick and you will begin to look and feel years younger.
Busy people. The busier you are, the more energy you need.
Whey protein helps increase mental and physical energy instantly.
Athletes and body builders. It is the most easily and quickly absorbed protein available, for maximum muscle synthesis.
The benefits of Whey are thus:
Stabilizes blood sugar and prevents diabetes by slowing assimilation of carbohydrates into glucose in the blood stream.
Reduces stress and alleviates depression by slowing production of the powerful stress hormone, cortisol, and promoting the release of serotonin, a calming neurotransmitter (brain chemical).
Promotes fat loss by enhancing the release of glucagon (builds muscle, burns fat) and inhibiting release of insulin (encourages fat storage).
Builds muscle by stimulating maximum protein synthesis.
Enhances the immune system by raising the body's levels of glutathione, which is a powerful antioxidant produced by the body to protect cells and neutralize toxins.
Increases exercise capacity.
Fights infections.
Encourages bone growth helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Has the highest biological value (a measure of nitrogen retained for growth or maintenance) of any protein because it is absorbed, utilized and retained by the body better than other proteins.
May help lower triglycerides and cholesterol.
May help prevent prostate cancer.
May help prevent chronic periodontal disease.
Soy protein on the other hand, comes from soybeans, which is a legume, a source of carbohydrate. There are three problems with soy protein. The protein from soy is not complete as it is missing one of the essential amino acids, called methionine. Most soy protein powders are fortified with this amino acid, making it complete. However it is important to know that most soy protein products are
processed using hexane and other toxic chemicals, which are not safe for the body. Also, the body does not easily absorb soy protein–it has a low biological value, meaning a significant percentage of the protein passes through your body unused. Thus it is an inferior source of protein to whey protein.
Most people today are deficient in lean protein. It is very difficult to eat too much lean protein. Many people think they are getting sufficient protein from dairy, eggs, and red meat. However, these sources of protein are not high quality because they contain a lot of saturated fat as well. Some of the healthiest and fittest people in the world are natural body builders, because they are some of the leanest people in the world. And to give you a general idea, they
(as did I) eat on average somewhere between 300 and 500 grams of pure lean protein every day, in the form of whey protein, chicken, white fish, tuna, salmon, egg whites, cottage cheese, etc. That is equivalent to approximately 20 chicken breasts per day. That is pretty difficult to ingest in a day for the average person. Even when eating this amount of lean protein, along with sufficient water to avoid dehydration, there are no known cases of kidney dysfunction in natural body builders who eat a balanced diet with adequate hydration. Also, research has shown that traditional Eskimos eat a diet of 95% meat and raw fats, and there are very few reported cases of kidney disease, heart disease, or osteoporosis.
Oh, For years Whey was used as animal feed. Veterinarians noticed how healthy the animals got when they were fed Whey, which led to study into the benefits of Whey.
DISCALIMER:
Again: THE VIEWS ABOVE ARE NOT INTENDED AS EXPERTISE NOR ADVICE OF ANY KIND. THIS POST MERELY REPRESENTS THE VIEW OF THE AUTHOR FROM HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE WORLD OF NATURAL BODY BUILDING AND THE USE OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLAMENTS..
Resources
Audio/Visual
Discussion & Chat
Information
Keep Up To Date
Fun & Games
Submitting
Spread The Word
Rules & Help
Personal
