PROTEIN TRUTHS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Helmut Strebl , 46 year old, and 4% body fat !!!! Inspirational

BUSTED: 5 BIGGEST PROTEIN MYTHS

It is high time to put these age-old rumours to rest.

MYTH 1: PROTEIN IS PROTEIN

No, there are so many types of protein at the molecular level (whey, casein, isolate, etc.) For instance: Quick-release proteins like Whey hit the muscles at a faster rate and are therefore quintessential for post/ intra-workout. Sustained-release proteins like Casein have a slower rate of absorption, hence recommended for intake at night.

MYTH 2: A LOT OF PROTEIN IS HARD ON THE KIDNEY

Unless you are on a dialysis or devouring a full tub of protein powder each day, your kidneys will be fine. But, you need to drink a lot of water, when you are digesting a lot of protein. You must drink a good amount of water anyway.

MYTH 3: PROTEIN IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR KIDS

No, kids need protein. Once the children are out of their infancy stage, they grow rapidly and develop new muscle tissues. So, they actually need more protein at this time as their metabolism rate is igniting faster than it ever will.

MYTH 4: WEIGHT-LOSS GUARANTY WITH PROTEIN

If you are not an active protein user, your body can break-down excess protein into molecular substrates that'll end up going through glycolysis just like carbs. And if you're not using it, it will end up at the same place. So you will get gains, but in your gut.

MYTH 5: COOKING DEGRADES THE PROTEIN

Seriously; you can't drive the protein out of your protein powder by cooking it. If you really want to be creative, bake a few protein cupcakes, muffins or cookies with your protein powder, they'll have as much protein punch as your protein shake.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLIMENT

Garcinia cambogia is a sweet, small tropical tree fruit. It contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), that has been making news in the supplement industry for years now.

Here's why:

Studies show that HCA can block the activity of citrate lyase. It is this enzyme that converts sugar and starch into fat. This means that if this enzyme is blocked, carbs will be turned into energy immediately rather than getting stored as fat. So if you are on religious fat-loss routine there's less to burn, making the whole process quicker.

That's not all HCA can suppress appetite as well. But not in a bad way. Something which a stimulate-based diet pill does. Rather, it increases your satiety levels quicker, making you eat less.

Plus because of all the metabolic changes HCA can elevate serotonin levels- the happy hormone. This means you are most likely to get less cranky mood fluctuations.

Now here's how you should be taking it:

Take something with a minimum preparation of 50%. With that potassium and/or magnesium should be there too
Lower the lactone content the better
Be sure to take an adequate dose. Studies say 1.5 g, three times per day before meals is good
Take the preparation on an empty stomach, i.e., 30-60 minutes before each meal.