WHEY PROTEIN

 ? What is whey protein

Whey protein is one of the main products obtained during the manufacturing process of cheese and casein. The milk has 6.25% of proteins of which 20% correspond to serum and 80% to caseinate. Until relatively recently, the serum was considered as a waste product, but today is known to have an enormous biological value (BV), and contain a very small amount of lactose. This is very important because the number of adults who suffer from lactose intolerance. A standard dose of Whey Protein (whey protein) (approx. 18 gr) contains about 1 gr of lactose, which is equivalent to the amount of lactose found in 1 / 8 of a cup of milk. This will prevent gastrointestinal disorders such individuals are sensitive to lactose

Functions of the whey protein

Protector of muscle tissue

We say that has a high biological value, this is due, it contains a high concentration of essential amino acids. Most of them correspond to BCAA's (branched chain amino acids) designed to promote muscle growth and prevent tissue catabolism caused by stressful situations such as a high-intensity exercise. BCAAs suppress proteolysis's protein breakdown as well as being a metabolic energy source for muscle and other tissues due to intervening in the cycle of alanine

There is another protein that provides as much BCAA's than whey. Generally, quality supplements based on whey proteins are fortified with the amino acid glutamine, a precursor of BCAAs synergizing anticatabolic function thereof. Whey protein is also an important source of vitamins and minerals like calcium and B vitamins

Protector of the immune system

Whey protein is an important source of immunoglobulins, which are known for their protective immune effects (acting as antibodies against microorganisms and foreign substances). In addition, whey is rich in glutamilcisterina groups cisterina and other compounds which aid in the production of glutathione, which in turn is necessary for the proliferation of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cells whose function is to intervene inimmune response)

Antioxidant function

Whey protein has a significant antioxidant action because it removes the compounds that cause lipid oxidation. Most of the antioxidants found in serum are present in low molecular weight fractions of the protein and are water soluble

As We take whey protein

- It is highly absorbable and easily digestible, unlike casein, whey takes a route Rapid digestion and that having a more soluble, does not need a degradation in the stomach but goes straight to the small intestine, where being decomposes. As a form of employment that can be taken after training, since it is the moment when the body is most receptive to nutrient intake and a lack of amino acids may decrease the ability to recover and increase protein synthesis

It is also important to eat this product in the morning to avoid the appearance of potholes catabolic response to an overnight fast. Furthermore, the whey is digested in the morning more easily than whole foods. This product is easy to prepare, dissolve in liquids much better than caseinate or egg protein. Finally the amount of fat in a dose of WHEY PROTEIN is less than 1% fat

Whey protein is thus rather more than a source of protein, is a basic nutrient in the diet of every athlete, and protects muscle mass, helps maintain the body's defenses and is a potent antioxidant