WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE 5 lbs ~ Perfect Chocolate

The protein requirement varies according to body weight and activity levels. For sedentary adults, the protein requirement is 0.8-1g per Kg body weight per day. For bodybuilders and training athletes, the protein requirement is 1-1.5g per Kg body weight
per day.

Our bodies can absorb a maximum of 30g of protein at one time and any extra protein will be oxidized and removed from the body by the kidneys. So, divide your total protein requirement into 5-6 meals in order to use its full potential, and consuming 100g of protein at once will only be a waste of money.

The best time to take protein is after the workout (post-workout) when your body is in a
catabolic stage from the hard session of strength training. You also need to take protein before
sleeping as during sleep the body builds muscle so to supply a steady chain of amino acids,
protein in the dinner is important.

Whey protein concentrate is commonly used for muscle building and fat loss when you are not
having lactose intolerance and you can easily digest milk.
Whey protein isolate is used when you are lactose intolerant as WPI does not contain milk
sugar (lactose).
Whey protein hydrolysate is used when you are recovering from an injury or on bed rest so the
body has to work less to digest the protein.

Proteins help to burn fat by several mechanisms:
It helps to build lean muscle mass which increases the BMR and burns fat as the muscle cells
contain mitochondria and while producing energy it burns calories. With more muscle, the
body burns more calories even at rest so BMR goes high.
When we ingest protein, the body burns 25-30% calories to digest and absorb which is much
higher than that of carbohydrates (10-15%) and fat (0-5%). Protein has a thermogenic effect
which again leads to increased BMR and fat burn.
Protein also suppresses the hunger hormone, ghrelin, which leads to a decreased appetite and
lesser consumption of overall calories. This leads to improved weight management.

Protein is made up of several single units known as amino acids. When protein is ingested, it
is broken down into individual units of amino acids which are collected in the amino acid pool.
From the amino acid pool, the amino acids are again taken into the ribosomes where new chains
of proteins are formed that are used to build new muscle which is bigger and stronger. The milk
proteins contain an amino acid, leucine, which triggers muscle protein synthesis through
mTOR. Protein also stimulates the release of IGF-1 and growth hormone which are the major
anabolic hormones leading to muscle gain.

Recovery is the most important aspect for an athlete or a competing bodybuilder as it allows
them to compete at the highest level and gives them an edge over the competition. Protein helps
to recover the damaged muscle fibers after a hard workout session. After the workout, the
muscle fibers develop small cracks, and also there is an accumulation of lactic acid in the
muscles due to prolonged physical activity and lack of oxygen. This causes the body to go into
a catabolic stage where tissues are continuously undergoing breakage. To stop the catabolic
state and move it into an anabolic state, you require protein. The amino acids help in the
recovery of the cracks and the amino acid glutamine helps to buffer the lactic acid in the
muscles thereby reducing cramps. So, you can hit the gym sooner!

NO! Protein does not weaken your bones. It actually helps in bone strengthening and increasing
bone density. This is because proteins make up 1/3 of your bone mass (amount of protein your
bones contain) and ½ of the bone volume (amount of space protein takes). During bone
remodeling, the protein is continuously made and broken down. This is why you need daily
protein to maintain the bone density to make up for the protein that is degraded daily. Also, the
bones contain an extracellular bone matrix made up of collagen which is a protein. Protein
stimulates the release of IGF-1 which supports bone growth. Together with calcium, protein
improves bone mineral density.