A double scoop of whey protein is a fast and effective way to deliver 50 grams of amino-complete, fast-digesting protein to the muscles of the body following a workout, or anytime a nitrogen-negative balance is near. Whey is often considered the perfect bodybuilding food because it’s fast, neat, relatively cheap, and very good for replenishing the muscles. However, whey also has some other health benefits, which are beginning to come to light. Check them out! Fighting cancer Studies with rats have shown that rats fed whey protein then exposed to carcinogens developed cancer less frequently than rats not fed whey protein. In humans with cancer, whey is often given to patients as it has been shown to help tumor regression. It’s believed that whey protein drains cancer cells of the glutathione (GSH) agent, which make them more ...

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Q:  Why do bodybuilders need to consume fats and what are the best forms to take? A: This is a confusing subject to many. Fat, after all, is the enemy of the lean, muscular physique. And yet, we’re told that we need certain types of fat. The truth of the matter is that not all fats are created equal. According to Dr. Udo Erasmus, an expert on dietary fat, there are ‘fats that heal’ and ‘fats that kill’. The effects of the bad fats are the things we associate with fat in general; high cholesterol, unsightly body fat, clogged arteries and decreased life prospects. But what about the good fats? Consuming these will increase your energy levels, accelerate your fat burning potential and enhance insulin function. Would bodybuilders benefit from these effects? You bet. So, the key to success here is to rid ourselves ...

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