Are protein shakes harmful?!
Are protein shakes harmful?
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No, if you take the best stuff on the market which has no steroids and provides the nutrition that your body needs after working out then it is safe.
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They come in different forms like whey, soy, egg and casein.
Soy is from soybeans and is often used by people that are lactose intolerant or vegan and is great for heart health and women during menopause.
Whey is milk derived and is generally used by bodybuilders, powerlifters and dieters and is in my experience the most common one used.
Egg protein is great beause an average serving is equivilent to seven egg whites.
Casein is a slow break down protein source which has often been called anti-catabolic and has timed-release like qualities.
They have a typical amino acid profile. Some have added glutamine and branch-chain amino acids. Some formulas have whey and soy, whey and casein and so forth.
Protein shakes help keep your metabolism boosted and give you a sense of fullness when used between a meal or two. They are a staple for building/retaining muscle. Necessary for people that have had bariatric surgery.
For weight loss or non-active you need about .8 grams per pound of body weight per day. To tone/condition about 1 gram per pound of body weight per day. For building muscle about 1.3 grams per pound of body weight per day. These can all vary if you are under extreme circumstance. I know powerlifters who get 1.5 to 2 grams per pound of body weight per day. (This is overall protein needed for the day including protein from meat, beans, tofu etc...)
Protein supplements are exactly that supplements. Proper daily nutrition and exercise is still necessary.
Protein can be extremely beneficial to almost anyone.
I don't think so
I think they are good for you
A friend of mine had a gastric bypass surgery and that's about all she ate for a year, she lost 120 pounds.
She would blend yogurt and fruit into them.
as long as you eat a well balanced diet, a protein shake can be used as a supplement.
It depends on your personal physical situation, how much you consume, and what is in that particular protein shake. Most Americans consume too much protein in their general diet so any additional protein is not only unnecessary, but could also be dangerous. Too much protein can put a strain on you kidneys and can also be more difficult for your body to digest. It can lead to dehydration as well.
Most individuals need about .8 g protein per kg body weight. (You can calculate your weight in kg by dividing your weight in pounds by 2.2.) This protein need increases during times of physical stress like illness, surgery, cardiovascular exercise, or weight training. Weight lifters need more protein than those who do cardio. Weight lifters - about 1.4 -1.6 g/kg, Cardio about 1.2 -1.4 g/kg. No matter what type of exerciser you are, your protein needs will never go beyond 2 g/kg.
I can't see many reasons why an average person would ever need a protein shake. I am a vegetarian and I still manage to meet or exceed my daily protein needs. Recreational and professional athletes may need protein supplementation and the correct calculations should be made to see how much additional protein should be consumed.
The supplement industry is widely unregulated so I encourage anybody who is looking into supplementation to do adequate research.
Good luck!
No, but it might depend on the type of protien you have (tampered with) I've found whey protien to be the best. I have been drinking whey protien shakes for 18 years, I was raised on them. Whey has many benefits, the protien is used to repair the muscles because after working out the muscles tear. I take 1 scoop of Strawberry Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard whey protien with flax seed oil, E-mergency, 4 oz crystal light lemonade and 4 oz water and I shake it up. If I workout I add a teaspoon of Optimum Nutrition L-Glutamine (mass).