It has become a common scenario to see men and women moving around the gym with shakers filled with the most delightful looking colourful drinks , They are in red,blue,pink,yellow, oh!! With great flavours too. When asked "What is that??" . They very confidently explain you that its a Supplement or BCAA's or Whey protein or Protein powders and they help in building up muscles and burn fat and the story goes on.......
Contrary to this , supplements does more harm than good considering the scientific facts- Proteins include such specialised forms as collagen for supportive tissue , hormone to regulate psychological processes , hemoglobin for the transport of oxygen , antibodies for immune defence and metabolic as well as digestive enzymes.
Protein in the human body is quite stable , almost totally recyclable and therefore needs replacing only in extremely minute quantities i.e, according to DRI(Dietary reference intake) is 0.36 grams per pound for the average sedentary man and to those looking forward to build muscles have to consume 0.8grams per pound.
Simply consuming protein powders , whey protein , BCAA's , protein bars , pre workout , post workout , or all the colourful drinks does not result in muscle growth. To gain muscle you must persistently and consistently perform activities that demand muscular strength ex: weight training or progressive resistance training.
For those who consume supplements , getting results is only due to adulteration of Ergogenic aids (performance enhancing substance also known as performance enhancing drugs) and the bitter truth is that there is no institute to keep a strict check on them.
There are people who also consume huge amounts of meat and meat products in order to build muscles and to increase their protein intake. When people consume protein that has been heated to 161°F (The temperature that is required to cook meat) The protein in that substance becomes damaged and are no longer useful to the body , because heating of protein results in formation of mutagens and carcinogens both of which are extremely harmful.
For the vegetarians depending on supplements , they need not do it. The raw vegetables in a salad contain an average of about 15% of calories from protein. Unlike the protein from cooked animal foods , the protein from raw fruits and vegetables is completely usable by the body. As a bonus , it comes with very low levels of saturated fat.
Ever seen a Gorilla???Bodybuilders admire them and the Gorillas nonchalantly continue munching on their whole , fresh , Ripe , raw organic fruits and vegetables!!!
The following data shows the protein in raw fruits and vegetables and nuts.
Fruits,vegetables,nuts Protein content
(Serving size 100gms)
●Apple 0.26gms
●Banana 1.09gms
●Dates 1.81gms
●Carrots 0.93gms
●Broccoli 2.82gms
●Almonds 21.22gms
●Cashews 18.22gms
●Flaxseed 18.29gms
*Over consumption of protein invariably result in consumption of fat as well . Fat consumption not only leads to obesity its an invitation to a plethora of diseases.
So the next time someone in the gym boasts about their drink , ask them "HAVE THEY EVER SEEN A GORILLA?????".
Contrary to this , supplements does more harm than good considering the scientific facts- Proteins include such specialised forms as collagen for supportive tissue , hormone to regulate psychological processes , hemoglobin for the transport of oxygen , antibodies for immune defence and metabolic as well as digestive enzymes.
Protein in the human body is quite stable , almost totally recyclable and therefore needs replacing only in extremely minute quantities i.e, according to DRI(Dietary reference intake) is 0.36 grams per pound for the average sedentary man and to those looking forward to build muscles have to consume 0.8grams per pound.
Simply consuming protein powders , whey protein , BCAA's , protein bars , pre workout , post workout , or all the colourful drinks does not result in muscle growth. To gain muscle you must persistently and consistently perform activities that demand muscular strength ex: weight training or progressive resistance training.
For those who consume supplements , getting results is only due to adulteration of Ergogenic aids (performance enhancing substance also known as performance enhancing drugs) and the bitter truth is that there is no institute to keep a strict check on them.
There are people who also consume huge amounts of meat and meat products in order to build muscles and to increase their protein intake. When people consume protein that has been heated to 161°F (The temperature that is required to cook meat) The protein in that substance becomes damaged and are no longer useful to the body , because heating of protein results in formation of mutagens and carcinogens both of which are extremely harmful.
For the vegetarians depending on supplements , they need not do it. The raw vegetables in a salad contain an average of about 15% of calories from protein. Unlike the protein from cooked animal foods , the protein from raw fruits and vegetables is completely usable by the body. As a bonus , it comes with very low levels of saturated fat.
Ever seen a Gorilla???Bodybuilders admire them and the Gorillas nonchalantly continue munching on their whole , fresh , Ripe , raw organic fruits and vegetables!!!
The following data shows the protein in raw fruits and vegetables and nuts.
Fruits,vegetables,nuts Protein content
(Serving size 100gms)
●Apple 0.26gms
●Banana 1.09gms
●Dates 1.81gms
●Carrots 0.93gms
●Broccoli 2.82gms
●Almonds 21.22gms
●Cashews 18.22gms
●Flaxseed 18.29gms
*Over consumption of protein invariably result in consumption of fat as well . Fat consumption not only leads to obesity its an invitation to a plethora of diseases.
So the next time someone in the gym boasts about their drink , ask them "HAVE THEY EVER SEEN A GORILLA?????".
The ‘whey’ protein mixes are so ubiquitous these days.. people are taken by the seemingly irrational claims that the containers make in the form of illustrations of body builders.
ReplyDeleteOh!!yes ma'am completely agreed
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