Saturday, March 16, 2013

Not all Whey protein powders are equal


  1. All-natural, pasture-fed cows' whey, NOT pesticide-treated, grain-fed cows' whey
    Compared to grain-fed cows, pasture-fed cows produce whey that:
    • Is nutritionally superior to grain fed
    • Contains an impressive amino acid and immuno-supportive nutrient profile
    • Is rich in healthy fats--lipolic acid and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
  2. Grass-fed cows are good source of Protein
  3. GMO-free whey
    Choose whey made without GMOs.
  4. Cold processed, NOT heat processed
    Most whey is heat processed which:
    • Makes the whey acidic and nutritionally deficient
    • Damages the immuno-supportive micronutrients and amino acids
    • Makes whey inadequate for consumption
  5. Cold processed whey protects the nutrients in their natural state.
  6. Acid-free processing, NOT Acid / Ion Exchange Processing 
    Acid / Ion Exchange Processing is cheaper than acid-free processing, but it denatures the amino acid profiles by using acids and chemicals to separate the whey from the fats.
  7. Whey protein concentrate, NOT protein isolates
    Protein isolates are proteins stripped away from their nutritional cofactors. There are three problems with that...
    • All isolates are exposed to acid processing.
    • Your body cannot assimilate proteins in isolated form.
    • Due to over-processing, isolates are deficient in key amino acids and nutritional cofactors.
  8. Sweetened naturally, NOT artificially, and low carb
    Most whey products are artificially sweetened making them useless if you have sugar sensitivities, or just don't want to put artificial sweeteners or flavors into your body.
    Your whey should be low glycemic, low carb and should not contain any artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohol, glycerin, fructose, sugar or gluten.
  9. Maximum biological value, NOT compromised or damaged
    Most whey proteins provide some benefit. But, due to the ingredients, the source of the whey, the concentration of beneficial nutrients, or the type of processing, many whey products simply don't deliver what they promise.
    You want whey that's guaranteed to retain its maximum biological value -- one with all the key amino acids, cofactors and beneficial micronutrients present and intact rather than compromised or damaged, and not missing any amino acids or essential nutrients.
  10. Easy to Digest, NOT Causing Digestive Stress
    Many whey products contain long-chain fatty acids which are hard to digest and require bile acids to absorb.
    You want a whey protein powder with medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). These are easily absorbed, digested quickly, and utilized as energy without causing digestive stress.

  11. Free from Toxic Heavy Metals or at Such Low Levels NOT to be a Health Risk
Many protein powders both whey and non-whey could contain dangerous levels of heavy metals like mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic.
Consumer Reports' evaluation showed some leading brands of protein powders exceeded United States Pharmacopoeia's (USP) recommended safety limits for certain heavy metals.
You want to avoid these products at all costs because any high concentration of heavy metals taken over time could lead to serious health consequences.
YES...
I realize that's a lot to look for in a whey protein powder, but it's absolutely worth your time and health.
You can search your local health food store's shelves and you might find one or two products that have some of the things you want, but that's unlikely... especially finding one that doesn't contain any of the things you don't want with those you do.
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