What are the danger of Whey Protein?

Where does Whey Protein come from? 

Whey protein is a mixture of globular proteins isolated from whey, the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production.

Whey protein typically comes in four major forms            

concentrate (WPC), isolate (WPI), hydrolysate (WPH) and Native Whey.

Whey Protein Drink Side Effects

Whey protein is a dietary supplement, a powder derived from cow's milk that is lauded by athletes and bodybuilders for its ability to build hard, lean and strong muscles. The body needs protein as a source of energy, for building and repairing muscles and bones, and to maintain the body's metabolic functions. Whey protein contains the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) leucine, isoleucine and valine, essential amino acids for athletes and those who exercise. Whey protein is of high quality. It's easily digested and absorbed into the body.

Serious Side Effects

Some serious side effects of whey protein may be related to a high protein intake. These include osteoporosis, kidney damage and liver damage. Another serious side effect is an allergic reaction, particularly in people with lactose intolerance.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become porous, weakened and brittle. They may fracture while bending or during a fall. Low levels of minerals in the bone, such as calcium, results in osteoporosis. Excessive whey protein may cause osteoporosis because amino acids break apart and pass into the blood during the digestion of protein, raising the acidity of the blood. According to the North Western Health Sciences University website, because your body must have a balanced pH level, calcium is pulled from the bone to neutralize the acidity. Therefore, the more protein taken in the diet, the higher the acidity of the blood and the more calcium needed.

Kidney and Liver Damage

Excessive whey protein may not cause kidney or liver damage in healthy people. But because the body doesn't store excess protein, according to the Mayo Clinic website, the product of excess protein, nitrogen, is excreted by the liver and the kidneys.This makes people with kidney or liver disease and other chronic health condition at risk for kidney and liver diseases when excess protein is added to the diet and has to be excreted. These people should consult their health care provider before starting a new diet.

Allergic Reaction

People with milk allergy or lactose intolerance may be at risk for developing an allergic reaction when taking whey protein drinks. Whey protein products shouldn't be taken by these people. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include a rash or hives with itching and swelling of the face, tongue or throat, along with shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. An allergic reaction is a serious medical condition that requires immediate medical care and attention.

Less Serious Side Effects

Less serious side effects of whey protein supplements may include headache, abdominal cramps, bloating and diarrhea.

Instead of taking Whey Protein, i will opt for safer alternative which is Nutrifresh, which contains 15 types of fruits and vegetables, with main ingredients - Soy Bean.

What's the main different between Plant based Protein vs Animal Protein?

You can look at the FAQ on Nutrifresh here.

http://www.eexcelasia.com/EN/Product/SVQA/JCYY/qa9.aspx

You are what you eat, why not choose something safer?

http://immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/03/milk-leads-to-more-calcium-loss.html

Cheers
Siew Choon
90263064

Is your calcium supplement safe?

Dangerous of taking calcium supplement which is synthetically or chemically prepared!

Again message is clear, calcium supplement is usually chemically prepared, it may bring more harm than good in long run.

We need to get the calcium from natural and wholesome food source, such as pearl, Soy, or other green leafy vegetables. 

One of my favourite beverage is Aromantic! It's made from Bee Pollen, pumpkin flower, roasted barley and pearl.

1. Barley 

• high in amino acids, vitamins, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, and beta-glucan. 

• Beta-glucan promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon and helps prevent absorption of fats and cholesterol in the intestine.

2. Pumpkin flower 

• high in carotene. 

• May be effective against conditions such as insomnia, high blood pressure and stroke, and may improve heart function.

3. Bee Pollen

• Rich in amino acids that are essential to life. 
• Easy for the body to assimilate, bee pollen may strengthen the immune system and circulatory system, halt the hardening of arteries. 

• Other nutrients in bee pollen include lecithin and large amounts of vitamins A, C, D, E and B-complex.

4. Pearl

• high calcium content makes it an ideal supplement for good health. 

• Pearl’s calcium can be very potent in stimulating bone marrow cells and new bone formation. 

• Researchers have concluded that pearl can improve nervous system function, contributing to pearl’s anti-aging effects. 

• Pearl may also help improve skin condition and the digestive system.

Aromantic is natural and high in calcium and amino acid, suitable for those who is in need of calcium, and it also help in sleeping!

One of the unique feature that I like about Aromantic is it tastes and smells like coffee, but it doesn't contain any coffee ingredient! Strange yay! It's due to the roasted barley. After roasting, it will have a nice coffee smell. It's also suitable for those who addicted to coffee yet doesn't wish to take in caffeine. 

Contact me if you would like to find out more. 

Always be a wiser consumer

You are what you eat

To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear

Siew Choon

Nutritional Immunology Lifestyle Coach

90263064

Milk leads to more calcium loss?

Evidence Shows Dairy is Cause for Many Health Related Problems

Let's look at some of the myths related to milk

Myth 1 - Milk is a high quality source of vitamin D and calcium?

The milk myth has spread around the world based on the flawed belief that this protein and calcium-rich drink is essential to support good overall health and bone health in particular at any age. It is easy to understand that the confusion about milk’s imaginary benefits stems from the fact that it contains calcium – around 300 mg per cup.

But many scientific studies have shown an assortment of detrimental health effects directly linked to milk consumption. And the most surprising link is that not only do we barely absorb the calcium in cow’s milk (especially if pasteurized), but to make matters worse, it actually increases calcium loss from the bones. What an irony this is!

Here’s how it happens. Like all animal protein, milk acidifies the body pH which in turn triggers a biological correction. You see, calcium is an excellent acid neutralizer and the biggest storage of calcium in the body is – you guessed it… in the bones. So the very same calcium that our bones need to stay strong is utilized to neutralize the acidifying effect of milk. Once calcium is pulled out of the bones, it leaves the body via the urine, so that the surprising net result after this is an actual calcium deficit.

Knowing this, you’ll understand why statistics show that countries with the lowest consumption of dairy products also have the lowest fracture incidence in their population (there’s more on this later).

Myth 2 - Cow's milk is for calves, breast milk is for human!

Thanks to our creative ingenuity and perhaps related to our ancient survival needs, we adopted the dubious habit of drinking another species’ milk. Nobody can dispute that cow’s milk is an excellent food source for calves.

Weighing around 100 pounds at birth, a calf typically gains approximately eight times its weight by the time it is weaned. But unlike humans, once calves are weaned, they never drink milk again. And the same applies to every mammalian species on this planet.

Also, each mammalian species has its own “designer” milk, and cow’s milk is no exception. For example, cow’s milk contains on average three times the amount of protein than human milk which creates metabolic disturbances in humans that have detrimental bone health consequences.

It’s important to bear in mind that mother’s milk is excellent nourishment for human babies, but its composition is very different from cow’s milk.

Myth 3 - Milk is an acidifying animal protein

Like any other animal derived protein-rich food, milk has a positive potential renal acid load (PRAL) which triggers a protective biological reaction to neutralize all the damaging acidic protein before it reaches the kidneys.

The body is designed for survival, so it sacrifices bone density to protect the kidneys and urinary tract because the latter are essential to survival. And the most readily available source of acid neutralizer is in the bones. So even though milk contains calcium, it ends up sapping your bones of that crucial mineral. But that’s not all because…

Source: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2011/12/15/the-dairy-myth-milk-does-a-body-good/

There are many way to obtain calcium and protein, it doesn't necessary has to be came from animal sources.

Just that what Nutritional Immunology has been advocating since 25 years ago, our immune system needs plant based nutrients for it to stay optimal.

Good source of calcium from plant are: Pearl, bee pollen, pumpkin, barley
I love this aromantic drink a lot! it's a good convenient for those looking for calcium. It tastes like coffee, but doesn't contain caffeine at all! good replacement for coffee too :)
http://www.eexcelasia.com/EN/Product/EV/YYMJ/product2.aspx

Good source of protein from plant: Soy bean
 http://www.eexcelasia.com/EN/Product/SV/JCYY/product8.aspx


Siew Choon
90263064
teysiewchoon@gmail.com

Is your kid taking cow's milk still?

Saw this article in one of the health institutes.

One of the main reason for allergy within children. We may think that cow's milk is great source of protein, calcium etc, but lately lots of research has identifies that soy protein is much better source than animal protein ( of course we need to remove bean's seed and skin, and boil up to 60 degree to remove the mild toxic )

Not only that, taking more cow's milk may also lead to further calcium loss
http://www.immunesuperfood.blogspot.sg/2014/03/milk-leads-to-more-calcium-loss.html

If you are looking for convenient, you can consider Nutrifresh :)

It's freeze dried wholesome soy beverage, with other fruits and vegetables. One of my favorite beverage, and suitable for all ages

Soy Protein	Animal Protein
·   Low in calories.	·   High in fats and calories.
·   Easily broken down and absorbed. ·   Does not burden health.	·   The human body cannot break down     animal protein effectively. ·   Excessive consumption burdens and     damages the liver and kidneys.
·   Easily digested. ·   Does not cause allergies.	·   Difficult to digest. ·   May cause allergies.
·   Cholesterol-free.	·   High in saturated fats. ·   High in cholesterol. ·   Long-term consumption may increase     risk of diseases including     atherosclerosis, fatty liver, heart attack     and even cancer.
·   Can increase bone density and     enhances calcium retention. ·   Research shows that replacing     animal protein with soy protein can     lower calcium loss by 50%.	·   Excessive consumption increases     calcium loss from the body. ·   Increases risk of osteoporosis.

Siew Choon
90263064
teysiewchoon@gmail.com