Protein powders?

B.B.
"High national levels"- Perhaps they were on other substances that would cause such problems? Again, there are reams of studies that show that high protein intake does not cause problems in healthy people

Anabolic steroids weren't invented then, I am not that young!

I was speaking of protein supplements not natural unprocessed proteins.

TLM
 
Are we sure of that? Steriod experimentation has been wide-spread since the 1930's(ref. Dr. C. Kochakian's work with them). They entered sporting use among Europeans in the 1940's, with the U.S. following suit a few years later.

Also, if these incidents took place x years ago, who's to say the science behind them is totally correct. Science in constantly evolving.

High protein diets(both in supplemental and whole food forms) have been studied for years, and they have only been found to be somewhat harmful to people with pre-exsisting kidney problems. Studies among healthy persons have shown no such problems.

In theory, that myth that high protein diets are harmful to people in good health is at best, flawed science, at worst intellectual dishonesty. In practice, it also fails. High protein diets(and protein supplementation) have been in vogue for the past 25-30 years. If it was so harmful, one would think the hospitals would be full of people felled by them, but it's not.
 
AJ said:
Due to some recent surgery I need to use protein shakes to ensure an adequate protein intake. I have a couple of questions related to the various brands and types of protein powders.
  1. What type of protein is best? Whey?
  2. What brand of protein powder is recommended? EAS? Designer? Optimum? Others?
  3. Is there a reputable online source for ordering protein powder?

Many thanks!

AJ
For recovery I would get a mixture of

  1. 85% CROSS-FLOW MICROFILTRATION Whey Isolate,
  2. 10% hydrolyzed whey
  3. 5% Glutamine peptides
CFM Whey Isolate contains different proteins that help the immune system like Alpha-Lactabumin, Glycomacropeptides, Bovine Serum Albumin, Immunoglobulins and other immune enhancers.

Hydrolyzed whey is highly digestible and absorbed quickly. It's also very bitter. That's why I would stick with 15% or less in a mix.

As to soy protein, a good soy isolate overcomes any problems with lectins and protease inhibitors. The estrogenic isoflavones in soy are tissue specific so theres no systemic danger of estrogenic effects. It lowers cholesterol and is recommended for certain types of cancer. A little soy should not pose a problem other than it's relatively low BV rating(biological value). Soy also has the most Glutamine of all proteins. Glutamine helps wound healing.

Best prices, great service and superior quality protein powders can be found at www.proteinfactory.com

The site has a lot of good info along with some good specials. You can also custom blend your supplements to exactly what you need at their Protein Lab
 
I just started trying out a protein supplement recently.

A few friends and I bought a bulk sack of whey protein concentrate (90% protein) from a milk factory. It is unflavoured (this means it doesn't taste good).

But for about 10 dollars a kilo (190 dollars for 20 kilos), and considering I only plan to use it after workouts, it is quite cheap.
 
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