Thursday, July 26, 2007

Diabetics: The Benefits of Whey Protein

The benefits of whey protein are so numerous and apply to so many
different groups of people, that listing them all would be quite a
large undertaking. In the sense of an overview, the benefits of whey
protein make it an excellent choice for individuals of all ages who
struggle to maintain a healthy diet and to improve their overall
health.

Providing all of the essential amino acids, which are the building
blocks of healthy muscles, nails, skin and other connective tissue,
whey protein not only is almost completely devoid of cholesterol but
aids in the removal of “bad” cholesterol from the body. Whey protein
has the ideal combination of amino acids to help improve body
composition and enhance athletic performance.

Whey protein is an excellent source of the essential amino acid,
leucine. Leucine is important for athletes as it plays a key role in
promoting muscle protein synthesis and muscle growth. Whey protein
is a soluble, easy to digest protein and is efficiently absorbed
into the body.

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