Optimum whey protein is a supplement which contains 24 grams of purest protein (whey protein) per serving, with less lactose, fats and cholesterol among other nutrients you can do without produced by Optimum nutrients. Whey protein a by-product of cheese production is approximately 90% pure protein found in milk by weight. This product is available in various flavors including chocolate mint, chocolate malt, banana cream, caramel toffee fudge, strawberry, milk chocolate, French vanilla cream, orange cream, vanilla ice cream and tropical punch among others.
History of whey protein The use of whey protein in the physical fitness field is not a new thing as most bodybuilders and athletes think. Approximately 2500 years ago, a Greece known as Hippocrates recommended various drinks called "serums" to help improve the muscle growth rate, immune system and power of the body. This was the first time whey protein was used in liquid form. These drinks were full of fast absorbing proteins, mineral and lactose.
It was in Switzerland during the 16th century that Importance of whey proteins was noted by farmers rearing pigs. The farmers noticed that the pigs slopped on whey were developing faster than the pigs not using whey. When they tried it themselves they experienced an improved health. The word spread very fast and this lead to opening of a chain of health resorts attracting many royalty and aristocrats from Europe.
Specs • 24 grams of whey protein. • This product contains 1.5g of fats. • This product 2 to 3 grams of carbohydrates. • Optimum whey protein contains aminogen digestive enzymes and lactose which enhances its absorption and make it safe for lactose intolerant people. • Biologically active whey protein micro-fraction like glycomacropeptides, alpha-lactalbumin, lactoperoxidase, lactoferrin and many other growth factors are present in every serving. • Each scoop contains 5 grams BCAAs (valine, isoleucine and leucine) and 4g of glutamine and its precursors.
Benefits of optimum whey protein 1. Whey protein helps the T-cell activity and reduces tissue wasting when sick while improving your health. 2. This product helps recovery of muscle force-generating-capacity after an intense workout. A study done by Ball state university shows that consumption of 0.88g of whey/pound of body weight caused an increase in prevention of over-training. The study included 28 men and half of them were given 25 grams of whey product and the other were placed on a placebo and they were assessed after 1, 2, 6, 24 hours after an eccentric workout. For the ones on whey protein users, it was noted that the peak-isometric torque reduced by up to 23% after a maximal eccentric contraction of the knee and after 6 hours the peak-isometric torque had recovered. 3. The whey protein help increase the mass of the lean muscle making it an effective muscle building proteins because of its accessibility and convenience. 4. This product is useful in weight loss specifically fat break down. 5. Whey protein acts by increasing the levels of glutathione thus improving your immunity system.
With a wide variety of flavors to choose from, various users can choose their favorite flavor and the one that works well with their body. After using this product for a while many users have experienced an increase in muscle mass and reduction of body weight.
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