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Whey, Casein and Soy: Which Is Best For Appetite Regulation?

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

High protein diets are known to cause weight loss compared to high carbohydrate and high fat diets. The mechanisms for this have been well explained, and relate to the ability of protein to cause skeletal muscle growth which increases the … Continue reading →

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Whey Protein Lowers Blood Pressure

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Supplemental whey protein has a number of beneficial effects. Whey can be used as a method to increase protein intake and therefore facilitates a greater intake of total dietary protein. This in turn can facilitate a positive nitrogen balance by … Continue reading →

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More Differences Between Whey and Casein: Postprandial Triglycerides

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Milk contains two protein fractions. These fractions are whey and casein. Consuming whole milk necessitates the consumption of both fractions because they are present as a mixture along with the other macronutrients. However, it is possible to separate these two … Continue reading →

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Casein and Dietary Fat Interactions

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Whey, Casein and Soy Protein

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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More on Whey Versus Casein Protein

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Whey and casein are two proteins that are isolated from milk. They are available freeze dried as powders. Whey protein is popular amongst athletes for its skeletal muscle building effects. This relates to the high concentration of branched chain amino … Continue reading →

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Animal Versus Vegetable Protein For Muscle Growth

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Soy Versus Milk For Muscle Growth

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Robert Barrington

The essential amino acids cannot be synthesised endogenously and so dietary sources are relied upon to provide them in the correct amounts to allow the synthesis of proteins. The usefulness of a dietary protein for human needs is therefore judged … Continue reading →

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More On Zinc Absorption: Is Casein a Factor?

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Zinc deficiency results in growth retardation, retarded sexual maturity, immune system dysfunction, skin problems, and can also exacerbate iron deficient anaemia. This is of concern because studies have shown that many individuals in the Western nations are borderline deficient in … Continue reading →

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Protein Digestion: A Complex Subject

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Dietary protein must be broken down to amino acids and shorter peptides to facilitate absorption in the gut. This process is achieved by the release of proteases into the lumen of the gut, and is aided by the acidic environment … Continue reading →

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