Issue 9.18.15 The WHEY to Rejuvenation – Weight-Loss – Enhanced Energy – Stress Relief – Your Health Detective

WHEY Protein SUPPORTS

Abundant Energy
Strong muscles, stamina
Strong immune defenses
High brain function
Shiny hair, strong nails
Arresting premature aging
Healthy emotional responses
Better wound healing
Healthy blood pressure
Healthy blood sugar levels
Natural stress-relief
Balanced mood expression
Fat-loss
Building/maintaining lean muscle mass

APART FROM WATER, the most abundant substance in the body is contained in what is called the amino acid group, the matrix into which these substances are incorporated into proteins. Growth, development and function of the body and brain depend on the correct supply of over 20 amino acids as components of protein. The brain is made up of more than one-third protein.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends choosing lean protein sources. The amount suggested for health depends upon the amount of physical activity.

The Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine recommends the following for calculating healthy amounts of daily lean protein.

Calculate your optimal protein requirement to get a more exact idea of your needs. The recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, is 0.8 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight, regardless of age. However, researchers from the University of Arkansas Department Of Geriatrics found that going above the RDA is particularly beneficial for seniors. As published in the 2008 “Clinical Nutrition” journal, researchers noted that getting 1.5 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight can improve health. This higher recommendation may boost immune health, aid in wound healing, help control blood pressure and even keep your bones as strong as possible.

Protein Needs – Doing the Math

RDA is 0.8 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight.

FDA Recommendation: Divide your weight in pounds by 2.2 to convert to kilograms. For example, at a weight of 150 pounds, or 68 kilograms, following the RDA for protein means you multiply 68 x 0.8 and you get 54.5 grams of protein daily.
LATEST University of Arkansas Research Recommendation: A higher 1.5-gram-per-kilogram recommendation from more recent researchers would increase your intake to 100 grams. (Example: Divide your body weight of 150 pounds by 1.5 to convert to kilograms = 100. This equates to roughly 15 to 20 percent calories from protein and has been very beneficial especially in active adults and seniors.

Sources of Protein – Scientifically Speaking…

While lean meats, seafood, lentils, beans and low-fat dairy products are some of the healthiest protein-rich foods, consider other options. Whey protein, a dairy byproduct, is generally more beneficial for older adults. Researchers at the University of California Davis compared soy to whey protein. For their study using healthy seniors, published in the 2010 Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, a control group received soy supplements while a test group was given whey. All participants got Streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine. By the end of the eight-week study, the whey protein group had a higher immune response, lessening their chances of getting sick. So if you have a hard time chewing high-protein foods or find it difficult to meet your recommendation, you could benefit by adding whey protein to smoothies, oatmeal or juice.

WHEY for Weight-loss – Scientifically Speaking…

Adding essential amino acids and whey protein to a weight loss plan appears to increase fat loss, according to new research.

The study was done in older, obese adults, but the strategy also works for younger adults, according to researcher Robert Coker, PhD – associate professor of geriatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

In his new study, he compared two kinds of meal replacements. One was a protein replacement without essential amino acids. The other was a meal replacement with essential amino acids contained in whey protein.

The replacement with WHEY won!

“Essential amino acids, included as part of a meal replacement, along with whey protein, improved the synthesis of muscle and led to a greater loss of fat,” he reported.

Both groups lost about 7% of their total body weight. But the amino acids and whey group lost a greater percentage of fat to lean tissue.

Increasing fat loss during a weight loss program translates to a better and healthier body composition, experts say.

The Body’s Cornerstone…

Proteins are the body’s building blocks and it utilizes approximately 50,000 different proteins to form organs, nerves, muscles and skin. A specialized form of proteins—enzymes—are managers and catalysts in all of our body’s biochemical processes; keep in mind that antibodies are also a form of specialized proteins.

Proteins are simply combinations of 22 amino acids, nine of which are “essential” for humans. A nutrient labeled “essential” means it cannot be made by the human body and therefore must be ingested.

When the “essential” amino acids are present in the body, the healthy body can build the “non-essential” amino acids. However, that said, if even one “essential” amino acid is missing or extremely low in concentration, the body is unable to synthesize the other proteins it needs—even in cases where overall protein intake is high.

Defining the Basic Building Blocks of Proteins…

The body makes many amino acids—others come from food and the body breaks them down for use by the cells. Amino acids are chemical structures chained together to compose various types of proteins. There are 22 different amino acids recognized in science to have a useful function, ranging from providing energy for the body to protecting against cardiovascular disease—10 of these amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human body and therefore must be consumed. Not one cell in the body could survive without the amino acids that proteins provide.

As mentioned earlier, protein is the second most abundant substance in our bodies next to water. When we eat protein-rich foods, such as meat, dairy and legumes, our bodies break down the proteins into smaller components, allowing nutrients to be absorbed across the intestinal wall.

The following manifestations of symptoms, but not limited to, are documented by researchers when non-essential amino acids cannot be adequately produced to meet the demands of the brain:

• Depression

• Apathy

• Irritability

• Hyperactivity (ADD/ADHD)

Protein malnutrition is the frequent precursor of amino acid deficiency. These deficiency states are oftentimes associated with inadequate diet, malabsorption from compromised digestion, chronic stressful emotional situations, infection, trauma, drug use, imbalances of other nutrients and minerals, and, in general, aging.

Specifics Matter…

Specific proteins contain specific amino acids, arranged in a specific order. Once these chains are broken down during digestion into the individual amino acids, the body can recombine them in different patterns to produce different proteins that the body needs for various other functions.

Protein is Essential for…

Normal growth
Blood clotting processes
Transporting oxygen
Formation of milk during lactation
Regulation of acid-alkaline balance in tissues and blood
Fighting illness by making red blood cells
Regulating bodily functions by producing hormones
Growth and repair of tissues
Formation and maintenance of blood, muscle, skin and bone
Facilitating the transport of iron and copper throughout the body
Strong, healthy hair and nails

The Body’s Scoreboard…

As definitively described by Dr. Patrick Quillin, “The immune system is literally a scoreboard of a person’s nutrient intake, since dietary nutrients provide the raw materials (precursors) to build and maintain the immune system. The bulk of immune bodies are composed of protein, which explains why a protein deficiency often leads to depressed immune function. Many cancer warriors, including interleukin and interferon, are all measurably reduced in protein malnutrition.”

Signs of Protein Deficiency…

Grayish complexion
Hair loss
Unusual fatigue
Fragile, splitting and slow-growing fingernails
Frequent Illness due to compromised immunity
Females may stop menstruating
Low endurance, reduced/loss of muscle tone
Extreme fatigue not otherwise attributed
Brain-fog, inability to connect thoughts

When and Why Choose Whey Protein Rather Than Soy…

The only complete source of protein is derived from animal protein; vegetable sources, such as soy and legumes, contain only incomplete proteins. Animal sources of protein have many advantages over vegetarian sources – vegetarian sources are typically low in one or more of the essential amino acids—even when overall protein content is high.

Today controversy exists regarding the safety of soy protein – believed by many researchers to be high in mineral-blocking phytates and thyroid-depressing phytoestrogens. Soy also contains potent enzyme inhibitors that may even depress growth. It is my belief, and that of some researchers, that ethnic gene makeup should be taken into consideration more so than we do. Individuals with Asian decent appear to have the “gene pool” that does well with quality organic soy products. However, as North Americans, our genes do not have the same ability to utilize soy products.

For example: Let’s say a person of Asian heritage is suddenly in a position where they must consume South American food of black beans and garbanzos (chick peas). Those individuals will usually develop digestive disorders because their genetic makeup does not have the inherent ability to break down those proteins—the same is true vice versa.

As a health practitioner who consults with people around the world, I always take into consideration the ethnic gene makeup of my client before recommending dietary lifestyle changes. This research has been highlighted by work from respected doctors such as Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo. In his book Eat Right 4 Your Type he explains, “A chemical reaction occurs between your blood and the foods you eat – these reactions are part of your genetic inheritance. It is amazing but true that today, in the late twentieth century, your immune and digestive systems still maintain a favoritism – cellular memory – for foods that your blood type ancestors ate.” Interestingly, according to Dr. D’Adamo’s research and book, Chinese, Japanese, and many other Asian societies are primarily composed of blood type B. According to this methodology, people with type B blood greatly benefit from animal products like whey made of healthy cow milk.

“You need to know…”

Many scientists claim that high-protein diets cause bone loss. These claims are neither supported by scientific research nor by anthropological surveys, according to Dr. Emmanuel Cheraskin in corroboration with Dr. Weston Price’s observations. According to Dr. Cheraskin, “Inadequate protein intake leads to loss of myocardial muscle and may, therefore, contribute to coronary heart disease.

However, protein cannot be adequately utilized without dietary fats. That is why protein and fats occur together in eggs, milk, fish, whey and meats. A high-protein, low-fat diet can cause many problems including too rapid growth and depletion of vitamin A and D reserves.”

“Do you know?”

According to research by nutritionist Robert Crayhon, protein, like that in cow’s milk whey, turns into protective enzymes in your body known as CP-450. Yes, it sounds like a World War II airplane, however, “It’s the name of an enzyme your body uses to neutralize toxins.” In a state of protein deficiency, the body does not produce enough CP-450, therefore, the ability for this substance to eliminate many toxins, and free-radical-producing substances, does not exist. Crayhon adds, “Low levels of CP-450 have been associated with increased breast cancer rates. CP-450 is just one of the many guardian enzymes that are made from protein.”

Whey to Healthy Weight-loss…

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In a sebsequent blog I’ll report how Whey Protein is beneficial for Inflammation.