Misconceptions about Protein: Choose Smart, Choose Natural
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Misconceptionsabout Protein: Choose Smart, Choose Natural
Protein supplements are becoming the norm in thisday and age. All you have to do is take a quick stroll through a local GNC tosee what I mean. The choices are just as varied as their claims. Slogans like: “buildmuscle fast” and “better than eggs” markets the differentiating brands to the masses.The logic is obvious: however, the science does not back up these claims.
Didyou know?
- According to the US National Library of Medicineand the National Institute of Health:“To date, no studies have shown anadvantage of ingesting protein supplements over natural, protein-containingfoods; therefore, dietary sources of protein may be just as effective asprotein supplemental sources in the regulation of muscle protein synthesis.”
- Supplement companies spend millions eachyear marketing their products and pushing “protein guilt.” 99% of their claims arefalse.
- Some studies have indicated acorrelation between Kidney Failure and the ingestion of these products (includingone of the most popular supplements – whey).
- Supplements are expensive and largelyineffective.
- The cons “out whey” the pros regarding supplements.
- Many, if not most body building athletesacquire their protein from natural sources. This includes: complete andincomplete proteins.
- A varied diet of natural foods willallow you to gain the best nutritional results.
- Misconceptions about protein are “costly”to your pocketbook and your health.
References
Duellman,M. C., J. M. Lukaszuk, A. D. Prawitz, and J. P. Brandenburg. "ProteinSupplement Users among High School Athletes Have Misconceptions aboutEffectiveness." PUBMED.gov. 22 July 2008. Web. 25 Jan. 2012.<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18545198>.
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