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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Keith Lachance | Posted under Supplements
Knowing the Basics of Protein Nutrition
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The first thing that you should learn about protein nutrition is where it comes from. Generally speaking protein comes from meats, poultry, fish, nuts, poultry, and dairy products. Protein can also be harvested from plant sources like hemp, soy, and rice. The quality of protein varies by the source of the protein. In the past plant protein has been looked down upon, but recent studies have shown that it is as nourishing as animal protein, and in fact some plant proteins offer nutritional advantages that animal protein doesn't. The second thing that you should learn about protein nutrition is how much protein you need each day to stay healthy. There is no set amount of protein that is required each day. This is because the amount of protein needed by an individual is going to vary based on their age, their height, their weight, how much stress they are under, how much sleep you get, and how active you are. For adults under stress you will need to consume between .45 and .7 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight, .9 to 1.4 grams per pound of bodyweight if you are going through trauma recovery, between .35 and 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight if you are dieting, between .7 and .9 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight if you are working on your endurance training, between .9 and 1.1 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight if you are training for power and speed, and between 1 and 1.6 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight if you are strength training. The next facts about protein nutrition will relate to bodybuilders. Recent studies have shown that bodybuilders that increase their protein intake via protein supplements also increase their body's potential for building muscle. These studies also have shown that simply increasing workouts is not enough to produce the maximum results. Because of this most bodybuilders both increase the protein intake at meals and they increase their protein intake through the use of protein supplements. This brings up the topic of protein supplements. There are several different protein supplements that people can take. Some supplements come in powdered shake mixes, others come in liquid format, and some come in tablet form. The source of protein for protein supplements also varies. Animal sources and plant sources are both utilized in the production of protein supplements. Some of the most commonly used protein sources include whey, egg, soy, rice, and hemp. All of these protein sources provide a high quality supplement that can enhance workout results and that can also improve your overall health. About The Author: Keith lachance is a professional writer about health and proteins. At his website, http://www.proteinlive.com he provides advise and information about different types of proteins and their benefits. If you need more information about protein visit the website. |
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