Whey Protein Supplements And Their Effects
Whey protein is extracted from milk and although only 20% of milk is whey, it is an effective supplement for weight loss and muscle gain. The rest of milks protein is called casein and in order to separate the two, the milk must be subjected to a series of purification processes.
Whey protein, if its pure, will be free of most of the causes of milk allergies, as most of these are contained in the casein that is extracted during the purification process. Whey protein therefore can be a good dietary option for people with these kinds of allergies, however whey isn’t necessarily suitable for people who are completely lactose intolerant.
So we all know that whey protein can provide invaluable assistance when it comes to losing weight or gaining muscle, but is there such a thing as too much whey? Of course there is, but how much is too much? What are the side effects? Well, a lot of doctors would urge caution when using protein supplements because there are some unpleasant side effects, one is particularly not nice.
One of the most ironic things about these side effects is that your working out practices can result in not being able to work out anymore. Gout is the reason for this and it is one of the most unpleasant side effects that can be brought on by excess protein.
Gout is a result of excess protein in your body that the body cant do anything with so it settles on your joints, muscles and tendons in your legs and feet (usually in your big toes first) as crystals of uric acid that cause joints to be stiff, brittle and painful.
Too much protein is also one of the main causes of kidney and liver damage, kidney stones are not uncommon in very high protein diets, but as long as common sense and patience are applied and you don’t go overboard with your supplements, then you should be alright. The right amount to take varies from person to person and the main deciding factor for the right amount to take is body mass. I recommend consulting with your doctor before you start out on supplements as he/she will be able to guide you as to the right amount to use based on your body mass.
So using whey protein, when all is said and done, is a great method of losing weight and/or gaining muscle. However you should always find out as much as you can about the potential unwanted effects it could have, but when used properly, it can be highly effective.