Why You Should Take Whey Protein

All protein is not created equal.  If you’re striving for elite performance, you should take whey protein to supplement your diet.  Many naive people stay away from anything in a plastic canister for fear of ingesting harmful substances.  This is good as a general stance to take because several so called muscle blasters have been shown to contain harmful substances.  However, if you do your homework and buy the right protein, you’ll find the right protein is highly beneficial.

Protein is rated by the efficiency in which it is absorbed by the body in terms of BV or biological value.  Whey protein isolate is ranked above everything – milk, beef, eggs, you name it as far as BV.  Whey protein actually does come from milk but is stripped of it’s fat and lactose sugar.

The benefits of supplementing with whey protein are:

• builds muscle mass
• increases recovery time
• reduces injuries during workouts

If you’re pushing yourself to become leaner and a better muscle builder, add whey protein isolate (highest BV) to your diet after workouts and possibly another time during the day.  You’ll want to adjust your usage according to your lean body weight.  Whey protein is the best way to provide protein to your muscle during times when you’re not eating.  By doing so you’ll avoid other junk that comes with food and give your muscles a cleaner fuel to work with.

Protein shakes usually don’t taste fantastic, but occasionally you’ll find one that is pretty good.  Recommended flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.  Most users mix with skim milk, but some more hardcore users take the protein with water.

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