While ussually believed of as a muscle constructing supplement a protein supplement is much more than a “let’s get big” magic pill. It offers significant benefits to health as well as different, lower down the causal chain, beneficial effects. This article will discuss a few of these.
First off I would like you to realise that the underlying 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 expenditure attached to its existence. Fundamentally this signifies that you have to be at least marginally healthy to put on any kind of muscle. Consider the last time you were bedridden, 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.
A little sidenote, I am of the belief that body builders (especially pro’s) are far from healthy individuals. I consider that the stress that they impose upon their body will lead to many troubles down the road. Nevertheless, I do consider that there are many things that can be taken from this profession (healthwise speaking) and one of these is that a protein supplement can serve athletic and health goals that go beyond constructing lean muscle mass.
Only so we’re clear I would like to express that the role of this article is to explore the rewards that you get to your health and your athletic prowess that stem from the consumption of a protein supplement.
Let’s spring into some facts:
The most crucial macro nutrient that the body needs is protein. Protein is built of different types of amino acids and is used for many many many functions:
*plastic (cells are made up of many types of protein)
*creating hormones (hormones are critical for your body for a smorgasbord of reasons, will be further expanded upon)
*stimulates output of GH and IGF-1 (these hormones help rebuild your body and keep you young, this is the stuff Sylvester Stallone utilizes to look the way he looks at 60+)
*fostering anabolism (protein helps suppress tissue breakdown and conserves lean muscle mass – a very trusted biomarker of the health of an individual)
*metabolism (protein demands more energy to be digested and so it boosts your metabolism)
*influences satiety (besides helping you loose weight by making you not eat as much, you also get the priceless benefit of reducing your cravings)
*insulin regulation (eating a high percentage of your calories as protein takes down blood insulin levels)
*getting shredded (by raising your protein consumption you will automatically have a lower percentage of calories that is derived from fat or carbs, this will lead to a lowering of body fat percentage, especially if you make sure to eat 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, inexpensive and convenient ways to further your health and improve related things like memory, strength, athletic performance etc.
One matter that you must realize is that things like hormone modulation and metabolic processes stimulation translate into many other gains.
In a nutshell
As well as building and maintaing lean tissue mass (which has umpteen benefits in and of itself), you will notice things like better memory, better reflexes and better athlectic ability.
You will also look and feel younger. This is due to building healthy skin, having a leaner body and a smile on your face (guaranteed to improve attractiveness).
Here are some other benefits of consuming high quality proteins: increases in bone density, improvements in mood and well being, easeness in learning, higher self esteem.
In this article you have learnt some other ways in which a protein supplement can help you.
Warning, protein sources differ wildly in their impression on the individual human body. Things advantageous for you, might be detrimental for your kid. You can obtain a wealth of informaiton on picking out the best protein here.
I highly recommend this article on picking out the best protein supplement: Protein Supplement
I also highly recommend this article, my unique contribution to the protein supplement debate, Blood and your protein supplement: Protein Supplement and Blood
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