Muscle Growth At Any Age
"What the hell are you swallowing?"
"Amino acids," I answered, while choking down a handful of "horse pills."
"Amino acids?" My father stared at my skinny 14-year-old body, slack-jawed.
"Yeah, amino acids. These are the building blocks of life. I’ve been reading about it," I said, pointing to my pile of muscle magazines on the floor. "This is how I’m going to get buff and smart."
"Oh." My dad was visibly dumbfounded. I could tell he was wondering how it was that the family doctor had never mentioned any of this.
Twenty years later, many people are still clueless about the importance of consuming enough amino acids. This simple dietary addition can boost lean body mass. And having increased muscle has all sorts of benefits. For example, it can:
ward off diabetes
boost immunity
maximize energy
accelerate metabolism (saving you from developing unsightly belly fat)
prevent osteoporosis
The absolute best source of amino acids is whey isolate. As long as it doesn’t contain adulterants like sugar and artificial flavors, anyone at any age can benefit from its muscle-building effects.
Researchers from the School of Biomedical Sciences reviewed all previous studies done with elderly people who suffered from the muscle-wasting disease sarcopenia and then supplemented with whey isolate. By taking about 45 grams of whey isolate per day, these people were able to drastically increase their muscle mass and strength and reverse the disease.
To get your hands on muscle-building amino acids, purchase Whey Advanced. It contains vitamin C, micellar caseine, and is flavored with stevia. It has zero sugars or artificial flavors. You can mix it in a shake or simply stir it into water.
Posted in Moms In Thongs, Beating Diabetes
April 29th, 2008 at 3:26 am
I have a question:
Do you know if anything can be done to help those with
1) Celiac disease
2) Leaky Gut Syndrome (if there is such a thing?)
Thank you.
April 29th, 2008 at 5:45 am
I have been interested in using whey isolate, but since I have celiac disease and many celiacs have a dairy intolerance, I have hesitated to do so. Does anyone have any experience with this product who also has this condition? I have read many books on amino acids and take quite a few, but am always looking for the most efficient way to consume what I need for my body in light of the digestive ‘handicap’ of celiac disease.
April 29th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Question please….is the Whey Advanced undenatured? I purchased a can but the label does not state if it is or not.
To Anon….there is definitely such a thing as Leaky Gut and there are protocols available to address this.
April 29th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
The Whey Advanced is undenatured. The amino acids and proteins (like alpha-lactalbumin, have not been altered in any “whey.” Enjoy.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:33 pm
thank you very much, Shane, for the whey reply. Glad to know it is undenatured. I assumed it was but wanted verification.
Rick
May 20th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Shane how can one Increase their glutathione levels? and is this an important thing to do? I am getting numerous emails trying to get me into a company selling a gluthione enhancer (Max GXL)…just want your most unbaised opinion…you are the best and I appreciate all that you do!!!
May 21st, 2008 at 6:15 am
Thanks for all the great comments.
Karen, Whey Advanced, alpha-lipoic acid, garlic and cruciferous veggies ALL boost glutathione. And yes, this is an important thing to do to keep the body free of toxins.