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Yes Whey
Naturally found in milk, whey protein is one of nature's perfect
proteins for leaner and healthier bodies.

 

Ratios What is Whey Protein
Unlike other proteins, whey protein contains all the essential amino acids your body needs that it can't manufacture on its own. It is easily digestible and rapidly absorbed, getting to where your body needs it most quickly and efficiently.

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Ratios Fewer Inches Around The Waist
Higher protein lower, carbohydrate diets are showing better results than typical low-calorie diets. However, emerging science has shown that diets including whey protein may help reduce inches around the waist better than alternatives like soy protein.

Ratios Make the Most of Your Exercise
Whey protein has been shown to be particularly helpful in maximizing the benefits of exercise because it is the richest source of Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's) leucine, isoleucine and valine, which help tone and build lean muscle.

Ratios Antioxidants, Heart Health, Healthy Digestion, and Much More...
Whey protein is not only rich in BCAA's but is one of the richest food sources of the amino acid cysteine as well. Cysteine is needed to maintain Glutathione, one of our body's defenses against oxidative stress. From a heart health perspective, studies are also beginning to show that whey protein may help promote healthy blood pressure due to its ACE-inhibiting action which reduces blood vessel constriction. Finally, whey protein rates low in both glycemic index and glycemic load.

 

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Sources:

Key articles support this information:

  • Protein - Which is Best? -- J. Hoffman, M.Falvo. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 2004

  • Dietary Protein and Exercise Have Additive Effects on Body Composition during Weight Loss in Adult Women -- D Layman, E. Evans, J. Baum, J. Seyler, D. Erickson, R Boileau. Journal of Nutrtion 2005

  • Protein Quantity and Quality at Levels above the RDA Improves Adult Weight Loss -- D Layman. Journal of the American College of Nutrition 2004

  • Whey Protein and Immunity -- P. Cribb. Ed C. Sorensen. USDEC Monograph 2004

  • Whey Proteins in Sports Nutrition -- P.Cribb. Ed. A Bienevenue A. da Camara. USDEC Monograph 2005

  • Whey Protein but Not Soy Protein Supplementation Alters Body Weight and Composition in Free-Living Overweight and Obese Adults -- D.J. Baer, K.S. Stote, D.R. Paul, G.K. Harris, W.V. Rumpler, B.A. Clevidence. Journal of Nutrition 2011

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    Additional Links on Whey Protein:

  • The Whey Protein Institute website has great supporting information on the benefits of whey protein, just go to: http://www.wheyoflife.org/faq.cfm#7

  • See http://www.csmngt.com/nutrition.htm for info on whey protein components

  • www.wheylean.com