5 Proven Benefits of Whey Protein Supplementation
1. Promotes Muscle Growth and Repair
How It Works:
- Increases Muscle Protein Synthesis
- Stimulates Muscle Growth
- Fast Absorption
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2. Supports Weight Loss and Fat Loss
How It Works:
- Promotes Satiety
- Preserve Lean Muscle Mass
- Increases Metabolic Rate
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3. Enhances Immune Function
How It Works:
- Boosts Glutathione Levels
- Provides Immunoglobulins
- Reduces Inflammation
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4. Supports Cardiovascular Health
How It Works:
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Improves Cholesterol Levels
- Reduces Inflammation
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5. Enhances Muscle Recovery and Reduces Soreness
How It Works:
- Speeds Up Muscle Repair
- Reduces Muscle Soreness
- Replenishes Glycogen
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Conclusion
References
- Dietary Protein for Athletes: From Requirements to Metabolism
- Ingestion of whey hydrolysate, casein, or soy protein isolate: Effects on mixed muscle protein synthesis at rest and after resistance exercise in young men
- The acute effects of four protein meals on insulin, glucose, appetite and energy intake in lean men
- Exercise-induced oxidative stress and the effects of antioxidant intake from a physiological viewpoint
- Effect of protein/essential amino acids and resistance training on skeletal muscle hypertrophy: A case for whey protein