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Protein Absorption and Digestion: An Overview

Body Sculpting, Diet and Nutrition, Personal Health and Fitness

Mar 282011

Protein Absorption and Digestion – the Basic Science

The absorption of proteins takes place in the human body through a process of digestions using enzymes called proteases. Protein is broken down into amino acids and absorbed using these enzymes, which make it possible to use the proteins from your food for the things your… Continue reading | 4 Comments

Drinking Protein Shakes to Lose Weight

Body Sculpting, Personal Health and Fitness, Protein Supplements

Jul 182010

Everyone uses protein supplements to gain weight in the form of muscle. But did you know that they can also be used as a tool to help you lose weight in the form of fat? If that sounds like a contradiction, read on.

Protein shakes and bars, because of their ability to quickly pump protein to your muscles exactly when they need it most, are great for increasing muscle… Continue reading

Question from our readers: Is the Convenience of Protein Bars Worth the Cost?

Personal Health and Fitness, Protein Supplements

Jun 282010

Protein bars are the most convenient protein supplement because they’re spill-proof, extremely portable, and compact. But they’re typically much more expensive than protein powder and also usually less protein-dense. Are the benefits of this popular type of supplement for building muscle worth the drawbacks, or do the cons outweigh the pros?

This question posed by our readers doesn’t have any one definitive answer, but that doesn’t mean we… Continue reading | 2 Comments

Which Protein Supplement is Right for You? Part 2: Supplement Forms

Personal Health and Fitness, Protein Supplements

Apr 252010

This article is part 2 of a two-part series about how to choose the right protein shake, bar, or other supplement for your lifestyle. Part 1 of the series describes the different types of protein found most often in protein supplements: whey, casein and soy, and their various features and benefits. This second part will describe the different forms of supplements available on the market, and what the… Continue reading