When we embark on a weight loss and fitness journey we always come across the fork in the road of which path to take concerning supplements. Do we take them? If so, which kind so we take?
One of the contemplations may concern your protein supplement. Protein supplements are a great way to build lean muscle mass, which in turn, boosts your metabolism. When we work out a lot, especially through cardio, it can be easy for our bodies to use the energy in our muscles and break them down instead of what we really want: the breakdown and use of fat for energy. Protein helps to counteract this.
Which protein is best? How do you gauge the benefits of whey vs. soy protein supplements?
There are two aspects we need to look at here: The end result of whey vs. soy protein supplements and also the side effects of whey vs. soy protein supplements.
There is one big difference between whey and soy protein. Whey is quickly absorbed into the muscles giving an immediate effect. Soy on the other hand gets absorbed slowly and gradually feeds the muscles protein. They both have all the essential amino acids that a human body needs. Many people mix them to get both the immediate and the prolonged feeding of protein to the body.
As far as the benefits and side effects of whey vs. soy protein supplements, whey is considered like any food that you consume. Unless you are allergic, there are absolutely no side effects, except the objective effect: more muscle. Soy is quite the controversial food. Some swear by its nutritional benefits, while others say it is dangerous to consume.
So where do I stand? If I had to choose between one and the other, I believe the standards of whey vs. soy protein supplements are heavier on the whey side. I’m a natural girl and I like things as close to its natural form as possible. Soy is a processed food. It isn’t even edible in its natural form. I would rather skip the bleached, alkalined, and triple processed soy supplements.
Written by guest author, Crystal Amelco. Crystal is a certified personal trainer and mother of five who lost over 30 lbs after the birth of her last child two years ago. She is former owner and trainer of Hot Mommas Fitness Bootcamp in NW Washington. She is a professional health and fitness writer and has written over 300 articles to help women learn how to get fit and eat right without all the hassle or expense. Want to be featured as a Girly guest writer too? Contact us!
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