28/01/2019
BENEFITS OF ISOLATED WHEY?
In order to build lean muscle mass, one should meet his daily macronutrient needs. Carbs, Fat and Protein. If he wants to gain weight, increase his carbs and protein intake. If he wants to lose weight, increase his good fats and protein intake, lower his carbohydrates.
Whether his goal is bulk up or to cut fats, rule of thumb is to eat 1gram of protein per pound of body weight. For example, his weight in lbs is 150lbs, he needs to eat 150g (minimum) of protein in a day. Ten egg whites only gives him around 40g of protein, he can also eat chicken breast, fish etc. If he still don't meet his protein requirement for the day, he can add whey protein on his daily diet. One scoop of whey contains 25g of protein, so adding this to his current diet would be a big help. It would be easier for him to meet his daily protein needs.
Why use an isolated whey? Isolated whey digest faster compared to blended whey proteins. After a workout and upon waking up in the morning, a person's body is in a "red alert" state because it is in a catabolic state and he needs to replenish his macronutrients. The fastest way to stop the catabolic state is to eat or drink a fast acting protein like the ones in an isolated whey.
After an exhausting workout, a person's body is in a catabolic state, the state where it burns protein for energy use. This has to be avoided if a person wants to build muscle, because protein should be preserved for muscle recovery and muscle growth, protein is food for the muscle and shall not be used as an energy source.
Whey isolates undergoes more processing, which results in a higher protein content with less carbs, lactose and fat. It undergoes a series of filtration processes to ‘isolate’ out excess fat, cholesterol and sugar. It is the purest form of whey protein that's why it's a bit pricey compared to blended whey proteins.
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