Facts about Soy and Whey Protein

     When looking for supplements to add to your workout plan or daily diet, the first thing you look at is protein. You’ve probably looked around and seen plenty of powders in either soy or whey protein. But what is the difference? There has been much talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of protein and many body builders will stick to whey but the fact is they are both great, it just depends on how you use it.

Whey

When it comes to building muscle, whey is often said to be the clear choice over soy.  It often has higher grams of protein and has greater protein efficiency. It has a greater amount of amino acids which are converted into protein to help build muscle. The body also digests and whey protein better than soy, while it is still only a mere 4-5%. For those looking to build muscle the combination of high protein and essential amino acids equal a more efficient way of gaining muscle.

On the downside, for those looking to burn fat and appear more slimmed down and lean, whey may be too much sometimes. Also for some induviduals it can lead to constipation. Whey protein should be taken according to your personal weight/height/age/activity level to make sure you reach your goals as quickly and easily as possible.

Soy

Soy protein, while often lower in actual grams of protein and essential amino acids is still much higher in glutamine and arginine levels. Glutamine is a non essential amino acid. Glutamine increases muscle volume through cellular hydration, to do this glutamine is used to transport nitrogen to your muscle tissue. It helps the body burn fat as fuel helping you lose weight. Arginine helps release growth hormones and insulin to build muscle by increasing the blood flow delivering nutrients around your body more efficiently. Soy has also seen benifits in lowering risk for breast and prostate cancer, lowering fat and cholesterol, and is higher in isoflavins and essential fatty acids.

While soy has it’s benefits it has its own set of disadvantages. Certain people do have allergic reactions to soy products and can include diarrhea, flatulence, and constipation.

     Overall, despite some minor flaws in both, they are each still a very fine addition to your diet . Adding a scoop of soy to a whey protein shake can produce some fine results due to its additional glutamine and arginnine content. Generally though, soy is better used for weight and cholesterol loss and whey is better used for muscle gain. Of course either product can be used to great effect depending on how it is consumed and incorporated into your diet.

Risks of Diet Pills

     Almost everyone has seen a commercial on television for a new diet pill that promises a quick and easy way to lose unwanted pounds and improve your physical image. But, what the commercials don’t tell you is the effects they may have on your body if taken in excess, without prescription, or even side effects from ingredients that have not been studied on the human body, and that most people often regain more weight then they initially lost. How is something that is potentially dangerous still allowed on the market? Because these weight-loss and energy boosting miracle pills are not evaluated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).

     Some pills advertise an increase in energy. By increasing energy you can become more active leading to weight loss. Sounds good doesn’t it? However, these pills simply increase your heart rate, speeding up your pulse to increase energy. If taken incorrectly this can lead to an overdose like any other drug and a possible heart attack. Some overdose effects can  include tremors, convulsions, hallucinations, nervousness and more.

     Other diet pills, rather than increasing energy, work on burning fat in the stomach. This may sound like a dream pill to those who don’t want to commit to adding a workout to their busy schedule, but it simply is not that easy. Diet pills are usually made for a specific target group of people, and this target groups may also include those on an even more specific diet. It is always important to make sure that what you are consuming is right for you.

     Another type of pill that is commonly advertised are supplements with ‘natural’ ingredients. These pills include the same dangers as any other drug on the market. Since the FDA does not specifially evaluate these pills some ingredients are a bit risky as they may not have been tested thouroughly on the body.

     We reccomend that before taking a drug you should be evaluated by a physician to ensure you are being as healthy as you think you are.. You should be physically evaluated along with a professional perspective on the drugs being prescribed. They should always be taken with the recommended dosage and remember, there is no substitution for diet and exercise as the best way to lose weight, build muscle, and be the best person you can be.

KFROG Tip Of The Week

Over at the KFROG webisite Fitness Results sponsors a fitness page filled with workout plans, a blog, and tips of the week like these. Here is a tip that can be found on their page.

 This week’s tip is about fish oil supplementation. The omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHEA, contained in fish can have a very positive impact on your health. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have powerful antioxidant , anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-heart disease properties. In addition, they have been shown to improve carbohydrate tolerance, fat burning, and boost your metabolism by up to 400 calories per day! Not a big fish eater? No problem. Take fish oil capsules. Taking 2 capsules with every meal can do the job (about 6-10 per day). At pubmed.com, there are more than 1700 studies showing all the positive effects of fish oil. Pump up your workouts with fish oil.

 For more info, visit:

 http://www.kfrog.com/Toady-s-Fitness-Challenge-Blog-Page/1219968

Daily Multiple/Mona Vie/Argenix

In case you have not noticed, fitness results also carries healthy snacks, dietary supplements, as well as filling meal replacements. Here are some quick details on some of the supplements we offer.

Fitness Results: Daily Mulitple- Get your daily vitamins and minerals the way Mother Nature intended-through whole food vegetation! It’s packed with everything you need including vitamins, ionic minerals, digestive enzymes, amino acids, and is completely organic. It’s swetened with honey and has a nutral wild cherry flavoring.

Mona~Vie: A delicious blend of the brazillian acai berry and 19 other fruits including white grape, passion fruit, pomegrante, as well as other exotic fruits. It is especially rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and trace minerals.

Argenix: Argenix is a supplement containing L-arginine which the body then converts into nitric oxcide which opens up the blood vessels to help them flow smoother and more efficiently. Argenix contains antioxidents from grape seed extract and polyphenols from grade skin extract. It is one of the strongest products we offer and can significantly increase your health.

Make sure to to check back here to learn more about our these and other products and how they can increase your health and daily lifestyle.