Most of us who works out these days find it useful to use
some sort of natural supplements for his or her workout. Those supplements vary
in form but the most common form is that of protein. Protein is an essential
supplement to our muscles after a good workout. The amino acids contained
within the protein help to rebuild the muscle that was broken down during the
workout and help build new muscle on top of that. In fact, it is highly
recommended that you consume protein within one hour of your workout in order
to get the most out of it. As of now there are two very popular types of
protein on the market:
Whey and Soy. So which one should
you choose?
Whey protein is
derived from cow's milk, and it makes up about 20 percent of the total protein
content in milk. Whey protein has been regarded as
the most effective form of protein for the past several years. It has all of
the essential amino acids for muscle rebuilding and growth. One great thing
about it too is that it has a fast digestion rate. That means that if taken
within a short period of time after your workout, it will begin to work on your
muscles almost immediately! However, don’t be fooled by the labels on these
proteins! Some will advertise themselves by saying “50 grams of protein per
serving.” That is the truth, but if you consume that much, you will have
negative effects (because that’s entire days consumption!). Consume
about 25-30 grams of the whey protein and then get the rest naturally
throughout the day.
Soy protein
powder is derived from soybeans, making it ideal for vegetarians or those who are lactose intolerant.
Soy protein on the other hand has gone through some
controversy over the years. Previous to the last couple of years, not many
studies had been done on the effects of this specific type of protein. Many
believed that if men were to consume this protein then their testosterone would
go down and their estrogen levels would go up. Well guess what, they’re
wrong! Many studies have proven that this is not the case. Also, soy
protein has proven to have many of the same effects as whey protein. It
contains many of the essential amino acids required for muscle rebuilding and
growth.
So what’s the difference?
The biggest difference between whey and Soy protein is
digestion rate. As said before, the body digests whey protein relatively
quickly. This allows for less time off in between workouts to let your muscles
rest. However, this also means that it won’t have as great of an impact on
building new muscle. Soy protein on the other hand has a much slower rate of
digestion. Although it won’t help as well as whey protein with the rebuilding
of muscle, it will have a greater impact on the building of new muscle.
The best thing for you to do
As you know by now whey and soy proteins both have positive
impacts on muscle growth and rebuilding. Considering their different rates of
consumption the best thing to do is to mix them! So that the mixture of soy and
whey protein contain all of the essential
amino acids your body needs but does not produce itself. This will ensure that you are getting the best of both worlds!
Risk
Unfermented soy also has been shown to have carcinogenic
properties and can also be toxic to the human body.
Suggestion
Be sure to consume your protein powder within 30 minutes of your
workout! Thus it goes right to your muscles to help them recover faster
and get stronger, which means you’ll burn more calories throughout the
day! The body can process up to 40g of protein in one sitting, so have
1-2 scoops of protein after your workout. Since soy
protein is lower in saturated fat, it may be the superior choice for those with
high cholesterol or heart disease.
I just put my two scoops in a shaker bottle with a little water,
shake it and chug it.
Quick and efficient! Enjoy!
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