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Surgery, of any type, can be a pretty challenging ordeal. First of all, there's the mental component of dealing with the prospect of going through the procedure. And then there's the recovery process. Many experts and doctors, however, have been exploring the potential usefulness of protein supplements after surgery. How can protein supplements assist with recovery? Is there any science to back this practice? The General Idea It's not unusual for a surgery patient, regardless of the ...

People take protein powder for lots of different reasons. Generally, though, the main idea is to develop a lean physique with plenty of powerful muscle and as little fat as possible. But, sometimes concerns arise when people look at the nutrition information on the tub of their favorite protein powder. After all, there is a pretty significant amount of calories packed into even the highest-quality protein supplements. So, is it possible for protein powder to work against your weight loss e...

People take protein powder for lots of different reasons. Generally, though, the main idea is to develop a lean physique with plenty of powerful muscle and as little fat as possible. But, sometimes concerns arise when people look at the nutrition information on the tub of their favorite protein powder. After all, there is a pretty significant amount of calories packed into even the highest-quality protein supplements. So, is it possible for protein powder to work against your weight loss e...

Supplements, of any class, are generally a source of concern – whether that suspicion is warranted or not. Typically, though, is concern is really just the result of misinformation or a lack of understanding regarding exactly how a particular substance affects the human body. Of course, sometimes there is a legitimate reason to worry. Occasionally, supplements could actually have a negative impact – whether because of the active ingredient itself or because it has been contaminated in some...

Supplements, of any class, are generally a source of concern – whether that suspicion is warranted or not. Typically, though, is concern is really just the result of misinformation or a lack of understanding regarding exactly how a particular substance affects the human body. Of course, sometimes there is a legitimate reason to worry. Occasionally, supplements could actually have a negative impact – whether because of the active ingredient itself or because it has been contaminated in some...

It's not unusual for people to be a little cautious around supplements, even common things like whey protein. But is there actually a solid reason to worry about whey protein? What are some common side effects associated with whey? Should you really be concerned? Lactose Intolerance Whey, and the related protein casein, is extracted from milk. Generally, this is done by either applying heat, acid or some other curdling agent to milk and skimming off the solids that form. The remaining l...

It's not unusual for people to be a little cautious around supplements, even common things like whey protein. But is there actually a solid reason to worry about whey protein? What are some common side effects associated with whey? Should you really be concerned? Lactose Intolerance Whey, and the related protein casein, is extracted from milk. Generally, this is done by either applying heat, acid or some other curdling agent to milk and skimming off the solids that form. The remaining l...

If you've been around the health and fitness world for any length of time, you doubtlessly know how important protein is, regardless of your goal. The truth, though, is that it can be difficult to meet your daily protein needs. Sometimes, it just equates to a ton of food. So, in an effort to ease the process, many people turn to protein supplements for help. Is this safe, though? How much of your daily protein should realistically come from supplements? Check Your Ingredients When...

If you've been around the health and fitness world for any length of time, you doubtlessly know how important protein is, regardless of your goal. The truth, though, is that it can be difficult to meet your daily protein needs. Sometimes, it just equates to a ton of food. So, in an effort to ease the process, many people turn to protein supplements for help. Is this safe, though? How much of your daily protein should realistically come from supplements? Check Your Ingredients When...

Between allergens and additives, there are lots of things that the health-conscious consumer needs to consider. Unfortunately, lots of potentially harmful vitamin supplements tend to slip through unchecked – largely thanks to their “natural” banners. One of the most surprising, and problematic, aspects of vitamin supplements has to do with their inclusion of Genetically Modified Organisms or GMOs. But, how could a GMO get into your vitamins? Why does it matter? Genetically Modified Vita...